Storyline

The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.

First Aired

2017-02-23
Last Aired

2017-04-13
Creator
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

8
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

CMT

Keywords:

rock 'n' roll memphis, tennessee based on play or musical miniseries period drama 1950s direct

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Season 1

1. 706 Union

Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical ...More

Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.Less

42mins 2017-02-23

2. Outta the Groove

Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but i...More

Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.Less

2017-03-02

3. Record Man Blues

Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are ...More

Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.Less

2017-03-09

4. Never Better

Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie bac...More

Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back homeLess

2017-03-16

5. Rising Sun

Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. El...More

Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother. Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.Less

2017-03-23

6. Who They Were Meant to Be

Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,”. Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price f...More

Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,”. Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling, while Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.Less

2017-03-30

7. No Favors Here

Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way...More

Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis. Johnny returns from.Less

2017-04-06

8. Finishing School

Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his ...More

Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him. Johnny starts his own band.Less