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
Gospel
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 Pieces
I'm Uncle Marty, as The 3D RadioActivity turns to chapter 565 by taking another listen and look at the company who produced and released discs to become regarded as "America's greatest blues label". It was named after founders Leonard and Phil Chess, two Jewish brothers from Poland, whose keen ear and tastes put many legends in the spotlight. Let's check our glucose levels with … [Read more...] about Chess Pieces
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