Sun Studio - preserving early rock and blues recordings

Sun Studio, founded by Sam Phillips in 1950 at 706 Union Ave, is credited with early recordings by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, B.B. King, and others. The site operates as a working recording studio and museum dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of early rock 'n' roll and Memphis blues. Sun Studio offers public tours and continues to function as a recording facility for contemporary artists. Its archival recordings and exhibits document the studio's role in American popular music.