The story of rock n roll begins and ends in Memphis, Tennessee, in the tiny studio of record producer Sam Phillips. He tells of how he discovered Elvis Presley and of the struggle he had to get Presley accepted. It was not the overnight success story that is popularly believed. Before long, however, Presley came to symbolize the spirit of an entire generation. How did this happen, and why? Or was it the product of Sam Phillips’ imagination and Presley’s stage presence?

featuring

Bill Haley

Carl Perkins

Chubby Checker

Chuck Berry

Cliff Richard

Conway Twilty

Elvis Presley

Gene Vincent

Jack Good

Jerry Lee Lewis

Little Richard

Lonnie Donegan

Pat Boone

Sam Phillips

Terry Dene

Tommy Steele