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Roots of Rock: Sun Records & Johnny Cash

Aug 26, 2025 · 46m
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  • Sam Phillips discovered Elvis Presley and founded Sun Records, launching the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, and Johnny Cash
  • Johnny Cash is examined as one of country music's most influential figures and a key early rock and roll pioneer
  • Cash's late-1990s collaboration with producer Rick Rubin transformed his image and attracted a younger audience

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