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Drama

Sun Records

7.5(19)
First Aired:February 23, 2017
Seasons:1 season
Episodes:8
Status:Ended

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.

Cast

Dustin Ingram

Dustin Ingram

Carl Perkins

Jennifer Holland

Jennifer Holland

Becky Phillips

Keir O'Donnell

Keir O'Donnell

Dewey Phillips

Castro Coleman

B.B. King

Drake Milligan

Drake Milligan

Elvis Presley

Billy Gardell

Billy Gardell

Colonel Parker

Pokey LaFarge

Pokey LaFarge

Hank Snow

Kerry Holliday

Ike Turner

Christian Lees

Christian Lees

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jonah Lees

Jonah Lees

Jimmy Swaggart

Kevin Fonteyene

Johnny Cash

Margaret Anne Florence

Margaret Anne Florence

Marion Keisker

Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray

Sam Phillips

AlexAnn Hopkins

AlexAnn Hopkins

Trixie

Kevin Fonteyne

Kevin Fonteyne

Johnny Cash

Seasons

706 Union

E1706 Union

42m6.0

Feb 23, 2017

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.

Outta the Groove

E2Outta the Groove

6.0

Mar 2, 2017

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.

Record Man Blues

E3Record Man Blues

Mar 9, 2017

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.

Never Better

E4Never Better

1.0

Mar 16, 2017

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

Rising Sun

E5Rising Sun

Mar 23, 2017

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.

Who They Were Meant to Be

E6Who They Were Meant to Be

Mar 30, 2017

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.

No Favors Here

E7No Favors Here

Apr 6, 2017

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.

Finishing School

E8Finishing School

60m

Apr 13, 2017

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.

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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.

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