Acorn Records was a short-lived American record label, created in 1950, which issued several singles by notable musical artists.
| Acorn Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | Savoy Records |
| Founded | 1950 |
| Defunct | 1951 |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel[1] |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Newark, New Jersey[1] |
History
editThe label was formed in 1950.[2] It was created by Herman Lubinsky in order to utilize distribution channels apart from its parent company, Savoy. Nevertheless Savoy was listed as the selling agent.[3] The label ceased production by the end of 1951.[1]
Artists
edit- Tommy Brown[4]
- Carolina Slim[2]
- Erroll Garner[5]
- John Lee Hooker (as "The Boogie Man")[6]
- Patterson Singers[3]
- Jimmy Scott (as "Little Jimmy")[3]
- Hal Singer[3]
- Sir Charles Thompson[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gart, Galen (1989). The American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959. Milford, New Hampshire: Big Nickel Publications. p. 3. ISBN 0-936433-11-6.
- ^ a b Komara, Edward; Lee, Peter (2004). Blues Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 860. ISBN 9781135958329. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ a b c d e "Acorn Enters Blues and Rhythm Field". Billboard. October 14, 1950. p. 16. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ Komara, Edward; Lee, Peter (2004). Blues Encyclopedia. Routledge. p. 860. ISBN 9781135958329. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ "Acorn Enters Blues and Rhythm Field". Billboard. October 14, 1950. p. 16. Retrieved February 14, 2014.
- ^ Murray, Charles Shaar (2013). Boogie Man: The Adventures of John Lee Hooker in the American Twentieth Century. St. Martin's Press. ISBN 9781466852365. Retrieved February 14, 2014.