Sam Phillips

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/sam-phillips

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Sam Phillips born?January 5, 1923
2. Where was Sam Phillips born?Florence, Alabama
3. What is the founded?Sun Records in 1952 and Sun Studio
4. What is the later career?Sold Sun Records in 1969; remained involved in radio
5. Who was Sam Phillips?Sam Phillips was a music producer who founded Sun Records and helped create rock and roll. He discovered Elvis Presley and worked with many other famous musicians.
6. Why did Sam Phillips start Sun Records?He wanted to record music that both Black and white people could enjoy, breaking the racial barriers of his time.

Independent Label: A record label that operates outside of the major corporate music conglomerates.
Cultural Impact: The effect that a person, event, or idea has on the prevailing culture and society.
Artistic Director: A person responsible for the overall artistic vision and execution of a creative project.