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
Doo Wop
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
STAX Chart3D Hits
I'm your Uncle Marty, The 3D RadioActivity hits episode #560 as we will keep it simple for this segment. Every STAX track we play has charted, many crossing over on two listings, as this time each one we feature will have met with that success, and you can't knock that! Next time we will wrap up our contemplation of the music that came out of that Memphis movie theatre … [Read more...] about STAX Chart3D Hits
RadioActive Satellite Enterprises
Atlantic, Enterprise, Satellite and Volt were the largest subsidiary operations putting out records made at the prodigious studios that came out of the Memphis movie theater converted into one of the most fabled music production houses. They employed a style called head arrangements, in which none of the parts were written down and nothing was worked out in advance. Sessions … [Read more...] about RadioActive Satellite Enterprises