Memphis Photos page three
| Above Phone book advertisement for the Memphis Recording Service - Sun Records- ca 1954. Left The same store front today with the replica neon sign. Open today as Sun Studio, the building has become one of the most popular attractions in Memphis. The recording studio is still in use. Right Sun Studio has been given National Landmark status by the National Park Service in recognition of its place in music history. Founder Sam Phillips lived long enough in 2003 to be told of this honor. |
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The Hotel Chisca, where Dewey Phillips worked. The radio
station WHBQ had its office and broadcast station on the
mezzanine floor, one above the lobby, of the hotel. Or as
Dewey said, the "magazine floor." Dewey was loved for his
abuse of the language as much as his choice of music.
It has here that Dewey played Elvis' recording on the air for
the first time in July 1954.
station WHBQ had its office and broadcast station on the
mezzanine floor, one above the lobby, of the hotel. Or as
Dewey said, the "magazine floor." Dewey was loved for his
abuse of the language as much as his choice of music.
It has here that Dewey played Elvis' recording on the air for
the first time in July 1954.