Louis Cantor’s “Dewey and Elvis” tells the story of Dewey Phillips, a deejay who helped make rhythm and blues and Elvis Presley popular among white audiences.
About the Author
Louis Cantor
Louis Cantor developed his career as a historian in the United States whose work connected popular music, broadcasting, race, and the social history of Memphis. Dewey and Elvis examines radio personality Dewey Phillips, the host of Red, Hot and Blue, and his role in bringing…