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Who was the producer to initially sign Elvis Presley and produced the recordings of the first rockabilly singles?
Sam Phillips
How old was Elvis Presley when Sam Phillips discovered him?
18
What famous singer did Sam Phillips discover?
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis. . .
Who help Elvis to become famous?
God as it blessed him with talents and gave him the fortitude to go onstage...and sing. Secondly, his Uncle taught him how to play the guitar (Elvis knew only 3 chords). Also, Sam Phillips who owned "Memphis Recording Studio" (aka: Sun Records) who brought Elvis into the studio (over a year after Elvis recorded 2 songs) and in between songs selected by Sam Phillips Elvis and Scotty and Bill started jamming and Sam Phillips came running in and knew he had recorded musical gold. "Colonel" Tom Parker (Elvis' manager) put Elvis in a position to the greatest entertainer, singer, performer, actor, etc. throughout most of Elvis' adult life. Colonel Parker did many things wrong, which monetarily hurt Elvis, but he did help to make Elvis famous. Lastly, his Mother believed in Elvis and his talents.
Does anyone know the story behind Carl Perkins winning a Cadillac from Elvis Presley Drive-byTruckers have a song that mentions it but I can't find anything?
I "think" you are talking about a song from an album in 2004 entitled "The Dirty South" from the Drive-By-Truckers.The song tells the story about a comment that Sam Phillips had made to his recording stars in the 1950s (i.e. Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and then Johnny Cash) about "whoever gets me a gold record first I will buy them a Cadillac". At the time everyone assumed that Elvis would win the Cadillac but Carl Perkins actually did.According to www.Elvis.com, which is the OFFICIAL ELVIS PRESLEY WEBSITE, they state that "On April 10, Sam Phillips presented Carl with a new Cadillac as reward for being the first Sun artist to sell a million copies, in this case it was 'Blue Suede Shoes'".Several photographs of Sam Phillips presenting Carl Perkins with the new Cadillac exist.GREAT QUESTION by the way.
Who was the producer to initially sign Elvis Presley and produced the recordings of the first rockabilly singles?
Sam Phillips
What song did sam Phillips give to Elvis Presley?
none
How old was Elvis Presley when Sam Phillips discovered him?
18
When did Elvis Presley get divorsed?
Elvis first got discovered in the summer of 1953 when he went to sun record to do a record for his mothers birthday. instead he got a contract by sam Phillips as a singer Elvis appcepted this offer. as he always wanted to be a singer.
Who worked with Elvis Presley st Sun Records?
Sam Phillips
What producer first published Elvis first record?
Sam Phillips
What year Elvis meet Sam Phillips?
January 1954 at Sun Studio.
How did Elvis Presley begin his career?
At Sam Phillips Sun Records in Memphis Tennesse
What type of music did Elvis and Sam Phillips introduce to American Teens?
rythem&blues
Who dicovered Elvis?
The man most responsible for Elvis' discovery would likely be Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records where Elvis made his first recordings.
How did Elvis get famous?
Elvis Presley was the first major rock star in the history of rock and roll. He was discovered by Sam Phillips, who owned a Memphis TN recording studio and a record company (Sun Records). In 1953, Elvis had come to Sun Studios to make a record for his mother; at the time, he was just an amateur singer who dreamed of becoming successful in music. Phillips liked his voice and he asked Elvis to come back and audition for him in June and July 1954. At first, the audition did not go well, because Phillips wanted him to sing traditional pop ballads. But then, Elvis began to sing a rhythm-and-blues song called "That's Allright, Mama," and Sam Phillips loved the sound. From then on, he encouraged Elvis to sing that kind of music, which later became known as rock and roll. Elvis began to perform, and with the promotional and marketing help of Sam Phillips. Elvis also was helped by getting a professional manager, Col. Tom Parker. After Phillips sold Elvis's contract to a major record company, RCA, they took things from there. Beginning in 1956-1957, Elvis had hit after hit. He would soon star in movies, perform on TV, and become a teen idol.
What famous singer did Sam Phillips discover?
Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis. . .
