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Last week we lost another great Sun Records artist. Wiley Laverne “Mack” Self, 81, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at his home. He’s a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and will truly be missed.

This Saturday is Record Store Day and if you live in Nashville you’re lucky enough to have a chance to see the great Jerry Lee Lewis perform live! Third Man Records is putting on the special event, and it will be recorded to analog tape. You can find more information at their website.

Billy Terrell’s Premium Music Solutions brings a unique, interactive experience to the worldwide digital marketplace. Premium’s online Music Hall went live this week and features the film Temples of Rock, a video journey to the landmarks of rock ‘n roll. The legendary Sun Studio in Memphis is featured along with CBGB’s in NYC, The Cavern in Liverpool England, Filmore East, Filmore West, and the Whisky A Go-Go in Los Angeles. Visit the Music Hall to watch the feature on Sun Studios!

Another highly influential artist, Sir Tom Jones, will be honored with the annual Music Industry Trusts Award this year. Attendees of this charity event will receive a compilation CD of songs personally chosen by Tom, two of which are Sun Records Artists. Among others, Johnny Adams’ “Reconsider Me” and Little Junior’s Blue Flames’ “Feelin’ Good” are songs that mean a lot to Tom.

Sam Phillips will be honored in his hometown of Florence, AL on October 16. The event will take place in downtown Florence, where a two block area will be blocked off and transformed into an outdoor street festival honoring Sam’s life and the music he created and influenced. Performances include Jason D. Williams, Sonny Burgess, and more. Tickets will be $20 and can be purchased in advance or at the gate. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 256-764-8121 or visit WQLT.com.

August 16, 1977 is a day that many of us will never forget.

Songs Released On Sun Records:
#30. Johnny Cash – “I Walk The Line”
#61. Jerry Lee Lewis – “Whole Lot Of Shakin’ Going On”
#77. Elvis Presley – “Mystery Train”
#95. Carl Perkins – “Blue Suede Shoes”
#96. Jerry Lee Lewis – “Great Balls Of Fire”
#113. Elvis Presley – “That’s All Right”
#163. Johnny Cash – “Folsom Prison Blues”

Sun fans get ready to hear things you’ve never heard before.

This April 23, 2010 in celebration of Roy Orbison’s 74th birthday, the Hard Rock Cafe Nashville will host a benefit bash for the wonderful charity Musicians On Call.  Barbara Orbison will be joined by family, friends and fans as musicians including Harold Bradley & Mallary Hope, Rodney Crowell, Chris Rodriguez & Eden’s Edge, Jeffrey Steele, JD Souther, Sweethearts of the Rodeo, plus Surprise Guests perform songs spanning Roy’s 5 decade career. The acclaimed Texan was a pioneer of rock and roll and is one of the very few artists to have been accepted by the world in all forms of popular music. Roy is also one of the exceptional artists to have won Grammys in pop, rock and roll and country categories. His Hits, including Ooby Dooby, Oh Pretty Woman, Only The Lonely, Blue Bayou, Crying, It’s Over, In Dreams, You Got It and Handle with Care (as a Traveling Wilbury with Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, Jeff Lynne) is woven into the fabric of our global psyche, forever living in our hearts and our minds and capturing the imagination of new fans daily. Funds raised through the event will create a dedicated “Roy Orbison” program at the Bordeaux Long Term Care Facility.

“Great balls of fire! Here’s a hit. A palpable hit.” –
Chris Jones, The Chicago Tribune