Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records

7.1/10 · 134 votesNov 28, 200190 min

Ranked #7 of 8 in Season 16•−0.4 vs season avg

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The story of how Sam Phillips founded the record company that pulled together some of the early legends of American Rock 'n' Roll.

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Episode Summary

"Good Rockin' Tonight: The Legacy of Sun Records" is episode 5 of American Masters season 16. It scored 7.1/10 from 134 votes, ranking #7 of 8 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on November 28, 2001.

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