Sun Records is the brainchild of Sam Phillips, who launched the label in the early 1950s. The legendary studio in Memphis, Tennessee, has produced timeless musical icons and songs that are still beloved today.
The name Sun Records come from Phillips' optimistic nature. He believed that each new day meant a chance for a new beginning.
Valuing creativity over divided genres, the Sun Records roster over the years has included artists whose musical styles ranged from country to rock 'n' roll, gospel, even pop and blues.
Sun Records was instrumental in fostering the rockabilly style among its artists--a distinct mix between country and rock 'n' roll music. Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Brenda Lee all shined in this then newly branded type of music.
The artists who recorded at Sun Records and the songs the label produced have both transcended generations. This is a rare feat, considering the number of artists signing and leaving any given record label seems to be on the rise.