This is our 581st adventure of The 3D RadioActivity, as we gather together to partake and heal musically in The Gospel According To Uncle Marty. We are going to followup our look into Chess, Stax, Sun, and VeeJay, with a retrospective of Blind Pig and Alligator Records all the way up to Memorial Day when we remember musicians who have met their fate in this past year. … [Read more...] about The Gospel According To Uncle Marty
Doo Wop
Another 3DRA Heartbrake
I'm everybody's Uncle Marty, with installment 573 of The 3D RadioActivity. Enjoy the music as we revisit the Valentine's Day Massacre in four ventricle harmony serving up a plateful of ironically vulnerable Heart Brakes. Welp, here's our Valentine's Day Massacre Heart Brakes, so you have it in preparation for the 24 hour period that commemorates getting up close and … [Read more...] about Another 3DRA Heartbrake
3D VJ II
I'm Uncle Marty, this is The 3D RadioActivity number 567, as we continue our retrospective look at Chicago's Vee Jay records. The parent company adopted a distinctive label design: a rainbow-colored band around a black and silver background which featured an inset red and white oval logo. There were a great number of hits to come out of their headquarters at 1449 Michigan … [Read more...] about 3D VJ II
3D VeeJay
Vee-Jay Records was founded in the 50s, located in Chicago, specializing in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. Founded by Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken, the husband-and-wife team used their initials for the label's name. One of the earliest African American-owned record companies, they quickly became a major R&B player. In a decade, they had significant … [Read more...] about 3D VeeJay
Chess Movers
The 3D RadioActivity embarks on journey number 564. Post WWII, the most important record man in Chicago was Lester Melrose, whose work defined the Bluebird sound on the label of that name. Chess Records began in late 47, providing a more specific focus for music, one in tune with the changing moods of the Delta blues in its new northern home, attracting artists like Muddy … [Read more...] about Chess Movers