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The Million Dollar Quartet

The Million Dollar Quartet was an impromptu jam session featuring legendary musicians Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins, which took place on December 4, 1956, at Sun Records in Memphis. This spontaneous gathering showcased their raw talent and musical chemistry, capturing a rare moment of collaboration among four influential artists of the era. The session gained fame through recordings and has become an iconic symbol of 1950s rock and roll history, illustrating the powerful connection between these legends during a pivotal time in American music.