Knox Phillips, the son of renowned music producer Sam Phillips and an enthusiastic ambassador of Memphis music who worked on records by Jerry Lee Lewis, Willie Nelson and John Prine during more than 50 years in the industry, has died.
He was 74.Phillips’ brother, Jerry Phillips, told The Associated Press that his older sibling died Monday at home, with his wife.
Knox Phillips previously suffered from cancer and battled serious illnesses in recent years, his brother said in a phone interview.Knox Phillips had a friendly personality and a welcoming demeanor, backed by his trademark, bushy mane of hair.
He seemed to take joy in shaking hands, and chatting with friends and strangers alike, during music events.“He was the ultimate Memphis music.