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January 5, 1923
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July 30, 2003
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Samuel Cornelius Phillips
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Sam Phillips was an American record producer , songwriter , musician , and singer born on January 5, 1923, in Florence, Alabama . His birth name was Samuel Cornelius Phillips . Phillips worked predominantly in the genres of rockabilly and alternative rock .
He was the founder of Sun Records , a record label known for its contribution to the history of rock and roll. Phillips was also the owner of WHER, a defunct radio station .
Sam Phillips received the Grammy Award for Best Spoken Word Album and the prestigious Grammy Trustees Award for his contributions to the music industry. He passed away on July 30, 2003, in Memphis, Tennessee .
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