Sam Burns

Alias of Sam Phillips (2) using the family name of his first wife.

American businessman, record executive, record producer and DJ, born 5 January 1923 in Florence, Alabama, USA and died 30 July 2003 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA.

Founder of Sun Records, the launching pad for Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and many more.

Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1986 (Non-Performer).