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Book Synopsis: Beginning in 1949, while Elvis Presley and Sun Records were still virtually unknown--and two full years before Alan Freed famously "discovered" rock 'n' roll--Dewey Phillips brought the budding new music to the Memphis airwaves by playing Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, and Muddy Waters on his nightly radio show Red, Hot and Blue. The mid-South's most popular white deejay, "Daddy-O-Dewey" soon became part of rock 'n' roll history for being the first major disc jockey to play Elvis Presley and, subsequently, to conduct the first live, on-air interview with the singer. Louis Cantor illuminates Phillips's role in turning a huge white audience on to previously forbidden race music. Phillips's zeal for rhythm and blues legitimized the sound and set the stage for both Elvis's subsequent success and the rock 'n' roll revolution of the 1950s. Using personal interviews, documentary sources, and oral history collections, Cantor presents a personal view of the disc jockey while restoring Phillips's place as an essential figure in rock 'n' roll history.
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Experience the incredible journey of a rock 'n' roll pioneer with the captivating book, "Dewey and Elvis: The Life and Times of a Rock 'n' Roll Deejay." This must-read masterpiece takes you back to the year 1949, when rock 'n' roll was still in its infancy and Elvis Presley was yet to become a sensation. Author Louis Cantor's meticulous research and engaging writing style will transport you to the Memphis airwaves, where Dewey Phillips introduced the world to the likes of Howlin' Wolf, B. B. King, and Muddy Waters on his groundbreaking radio show, Red, Hot and Blue.
Dewey Phillips, also known as "Daddy-O-Dewey," quickly gained popularity as the mid-South's most beloved white deejay. But it was his revolutionary move of playing Elvis Presley's music on air and conducting the first-ever live interview with the young singer that cemented his place in rock 'n' roll history. By bridging the gap between races and defying societal norms, Phillips legitimized rhythm and blues among a predominantly white audience.
Author Louis Cantor masterfully weaves together personal interviews, documentary sources, and oral history collections to present an intimate and authentic portrayal of Dewey Phillips. In doing so, he not only sheds light on Phillips's significant contributions to rock 'n' roll, but also on the cultural revolution of the 1950s that forever changed the musical landscape. "Dewey and Elvis" is a riveting exploration of a forgotten hero, a story that deserves to be told and celebrated.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to delve into the hidden chapters of rock 'n' roll history. Purchase your copy of "Dewey and Elvis: The Life and Times of a Rock 'n' Roll Deejay" today and embark on a thrilling journey through the vibrant era that laid the foundation for the music we love today. Rediscover the magic and excitement that ignited the rock 'n' roll revolution, and gain a newfound appreciation for the legendary figures who shaped its destiny.
Click here to get your copy of "Dewey and Elvis" now and experience the undeniable allure of rock 'n' roll history firsthand.
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