TV series

Sun Records

Name: Sun Records
Released: 2017
Cast: Dustin Ingram, Jennifer Holland, Keir O'Donnell, Castro Coleman, Drake Milligan

2017· 1 seasonTV-14★ 7.5Ended

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Synopsis

The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.

Themes

rock 'n' roll memphis, tennessee based on play or musical miniseries period drama 1950s direct

Episodes

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E1 706 UnionNext upFeb 23, 2017 · 42 min
Synopsis
Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.
Guest stars: Trevor Donovan (Eddy Arnold), Chase Wainscott (Knox Phillips)
E2 Outta the GrooveMar 2, 2017
Synopsis
Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.
Guest stars: Trevor Donovan (Eddy Arnold), Chase Wainscott (Knox Phillips), Dan Johnson (Steve Sholes)
E3 Record Man BluesMar 9, 2017
Synopsis
Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.
Guest stars: Trevor Donovan (Eddy Arnold)
E4 Never BetterMar 16, 2017
Synopsis
Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home
Guest stars: Chase Wainscott (Knox Phillips)
E5 Rising SunMar 23, 2017
Synopsis
Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother. Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.
Guest stars: Chase Wainscott (Knox Phillips)
E6 Who They Were Meant to BeMar 30, 2017
Synopsis
Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,”. Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling, while Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.
E7 No Favors HereApr 6, 2017
Synopsis
Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis. Johnny returns from.
E8 Finishing SchoolApr 13, 2017 · 60 min
Synopsis
Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him. Johnny starts his own band.
Guest stars: Chase Wainscott (Knox Phillips), Dan Johnson (Steve Sholes)