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The Second 3D W8

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I'm Everybody's Uncle Marty along with wingman DaytonAiredale on The 3D RadioActivity number 595. We're getting into another adventure of our Summertime Second Sounds, checking in on earlier features that still have a lot to play and say. I noted that we will continue the trend of W tunes, I'll let everybody pause and ponder to what we have up our proverbial record … [Read more...] about The Second 3D W8

Another 3DRA Heartbrake

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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

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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

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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