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"Sun Records" TV Series Tells The Story Of The Birth Of Rock & Roll
I can't recall the last time I ever watched CMT, the country music channel, but the first time might come when a show called "Sun Records" starts airing on Feb. 23rd. As its own press release states "Set in Memphis during the tumultuous early days of the civil rights movement, Sun Records tells the untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll."
They've just released the first trailer from the eight part series (see below) and so far, it looks promising - although I wouldn't want to be the actors who have to play young versions of Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and most especially Elvis Presley.
It's a ways off from premiering but may be worth a look - if, in fact, our version of CMT airs it in Canada.
Sun Records Tells The Story of Rock & Roll
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Not intending to be a Stickler (whatever happened to that fellow, anyhow?) but have always considered the "tumultous early days of the civil rights movement" to be the time of the Selma/Montgomery marches. Rock & Roll began at least a decade before. That said, thx for the tip. It certainly appears to be worthwhile
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It will be A story regarding the birth of R 'n' R. It will not and cannot be "the" story. If they don't deviate WAY off the safe and misleading path of Elvis, Johnny and that old prick Jerry Lee and go into real depth with the rest of their own roster it won't even be the Yellow Sun story...just more of the same old hackneyed drivel which has passed for rock 'n' roll history for WAY too long.
Lest we forget it DID NOT start with Rock Around the Clock either.
We'll see how this once fares/fairs.
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Another question: what is the supposed story of the dawn of rock and roll doing on Country Music TV? I mean, I'm glad they're doing it and perhaps they're trying to widen their demos, but it wouldn't seem to be their bailiwick.
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In September 2015, on the occasion of "that old prick Jerry Lee" 80th birthday, the talented oldies DJ in Belleville did his entire program (2:00 - 7:00) on NOTHING BUT J.L.L. tunes -- country, pop, rock & roll and gospel) and never duplicated a song. Pretty impressive IMHO (both the DJ and JLL)
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RadioActive wrote:
Another question: what is the supposed story of the dawn of rock and roll doing on Country Music TV? I mean, I'm glad they're doing it and perhaps they're trying to widen their demos, but it wouldn't seem to be their bailiwick.
Whatever 1050 CHUM played we called rock 'n roll. But Elvis, Sonny James, Buddy Knox, Buddy Holly, Jim Lowe, Guy Mitchell & others were really performing country with occasional rhythm & blues mix
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Never suggested that his 'tuneage' sucked...just his personality. Ever spend any time with him/get to see him in action behind closed doors? I have a number of times. I wouldn't trust him as far as I could throw a sumo-wrassler. The man has no soul and cares for only 1 human being. Himself.
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Although... ... ...maybe he's mellowed now that he knows the real 'killer' is following his every step. He was only in his late 40s/early 50s when I knew him. After that I passed on every chance to renew the aquaintance.
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I once sat in on an interview where the artist stated "after I'm gone I don't want to be remembered as a NICE GUY. "Don't worry" was the response
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I once sat in on an interview where the artist stated "after I'm gone I don't want to be remembered as a NICE GUY. "Don't worry" was the response
THAT is funny. Seriously... ... ...then what happened?
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THAT is funny. Seriously... ... ...then what happened?
Subject was a truculent, "billy bob thornton" kind of character . . . everyone chuckled & carried on
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If memory serves, this isn't the first time a part of this story has been presented on TV.
Back in 1990, ABC ran a series simply titled "Elvis" about the early life of Mr. Presley. It starred Michael St. Gerard in the title role, with one of the best Elvis re-creators, Ronnie McDowell, singing the songs. Despite what you might think, it was a terrific show that nobody watched and "Elvis" the TV show had a far shorter run than Elvis the entertainer. It only ran for one season.
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One can only hope that the new show, then, isn't merely an Elvis TV show impersonator destined to be played once every bloody year on the station which best services Collingwood. 
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Ronnie Mcdowell's "The King is Gone" is a wonderful heartfelt tribute. Gene Stevens is expected to play it on his AM-740 program Sunday afternoon. If he doesn't play it, regular listeners will be demonstrating in front of the Zoomer Plex. Things could get ugly