Episode 2: Sun Studios

This week on the Musicscope we explore how Sam Phillips helped develop the sound and talent that would influence the early sound of rock n roll.   Sun studio's output in the 1950s would shape the sound of rock and bring BB King, Rufus Thomas, Howlin' Wolf, Little Walter, Johnny Cash, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and... oh yeah, Elvis Presley... into the spotlight.  Studio techniques like overdriven guitar, blended vocals, and slap-back echo gave the music a new, in-your-face sound that had never been heard before. Check out the full playlist with each song discussed belowhttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/3zZ0vp5DfObNAmDRmdVE39?si=85070a1df02440d5Let me know what you like and what you want me to explore nextSupport the showThe Musicscope is a podcast intended for educational, non-commercial purposes. All music (aside from the title theme) are the intellectual property of the original artists.