Sun Records

Set against the backdrop of Memphis during the volatile early years of the civil rights movement, “Sun Records” unveils the lesser-known tale of the genesis of rock ‘n’ roll. Under the mentorship of Sam Phillips, emerging talents such as Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, and Jerry Lee Lewis fused hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sounds pioneered by legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino, and Ike Turner, forever altering the musical landscape. The series captures the young artists’ often abrupt and dramatic ascent to stardom amidst a period of significant political upheaval and social change.