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Category Archives: 1950-1959

Adair Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Record Label | Tagged Adair Records, Edinburgh | Leave a reply

Adams, Art

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonApril 28, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bean Blossom, Cherry Records, Indianapolis, Norton Records | Leave a reply

Alamo String Band

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on November 13, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Band, Country/Bluegrass, NW Indiana | Tagged Crown Point | Leave a reply

Alpert, Trigger

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 1, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Instructional, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Leave a reply

Amp Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Record Label | Tagged Amp Records, Columbus | Leave a reply

Anderson Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Anderson, Anderson Records | Leave a reply

Appleton, “Killer” Ray

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 1, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Expatriate | Leave a reply

Arlene’s House of Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 27, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 27, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Record Store | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Arnie and his Soul Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 20, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Doin' the Prune LP cover

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Early Rock | Tagged Bloomington, Emmes Records, F. D. Arnold Records | Leave a reply

Arthur’s Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musical Instrument Store | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Aswa Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 18, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, NW Indiana, Record Label | Tagged Aswa Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Ayers, Cliff

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Fort Wayne Area, Pop Instrumental, Pop Vocal, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Barrier Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 10, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Country/Bluegrass, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Armoneer Records, Metropolis Records, Old Homestead Records, Philips Records, South Bend | Leave a reply

Barth, Benny

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Drums, Expatriate, Indiana Avenue | Leave a reply

Bennett, Boyd

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Venue Owner | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Bernhart, Milt

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Musician | Tagged Expatriate, Valparaiso | Leave a reply

Bittle, Arkie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, North Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Marion | Leave a reply

Blackwell, Scrapper

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Blues, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis, Leroy Carr | Leave a reply

Blankenship Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
That's Why I Am Blue 45

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Country/Bluegrass, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly | Tagged Blue Sky Records, Skyline Records | 1 Reply

Bluegrass Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 18, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Record Label | Tagged Bluegrass Records, North Vernon | Leave a reply

Bradshaw, Jack

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 2, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Country/Bluegrass, Gospel - White, NW Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged LaPorte, Mar-Vel | Leave a reply

Brim, John

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Blues, NW Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Gary | Leave a reply

Bubbles, John W.

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1910-1919, 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Pop Vocal, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Bunch, John

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, North Central Indiana | Tagged Piano, Tipton | Leave a reply

Butler Music Company

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 1900-1909, 1910-1919, 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Musical Instrument Store, North Central Indiana | Tagged Kokomo, Marion, Wabash | Leave a reply

Byrd, Dessa

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1910-1919, 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Pop Instrumental, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Pipe Organ | Leave a reply

Cagle, Aubrey

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Candoli, Conte

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Trumpet | Leave a reply

Candoli, Pete

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Trumpet | Leave a reply

Carmichael, Hoagy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington | Leave a reply

Carol Lou Trio

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 14, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Band, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Muncie-Richmond Area, North Central Indiana | Tagged Juke Records, Parker Records, Richmond | Leave a reply

Carter, Harry

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, NW Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Hammond | Leave a reply

Cassidy Sisters

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 14, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Hop Records, Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Claudra Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, North Central Indiana, Record Label | Tagged Claudra Records, Marion | Leave a reply

Clay, Otis

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 3, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 3, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Blues, Gospel - Black, Muncie-Richmond Area, Record Label Owner, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Muncie | Leave a reply

Cobine, Al

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Instructional, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Muncie-Richmond Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington, Richmond | Leave a reply

Cody, Skip

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Country/Bluegrass, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis, Jet Records, Nabor Records | Leave a reply

Coe, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Cohorts

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Indianapolis, Note Records | Leave a reply

Collins, Cal

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Cincinnati Area, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Guitar, Medora | Leave a reply

Columbia Records Custom Pressing

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Recording Manufacturer, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Terre Haute | Leave a reply

Comay’s Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, NW Indiana, Record Store | Tagged Hammond | Leave a reply

Condon, Eddie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, NW Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Goodland, Guitar | Leave a reply

Conservatory of Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Musical Instrument Store, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Terre Haute | Leave a reply

Continentals and the Counts of Rhythm

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, Muncie-Richmond Area | Tagged Muncie | Leave a reply

Counts (Indianapolis)

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Counts LP cover

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Band, Doo-wop, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Dot Records, Indianapolis, Stardust Records | Leave a reply

Crothers, Scatman

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Doo-wop, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Terre Haute | Leave a reply

Daily, Pete

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Fort Wayne Area, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Cornet, Portland, Trombone | Leave a reply

Dale, Jimmie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 18, 2021
Baby Doll 45

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Louisville Area, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Drew-Blan Records, Farrall Records, New Albany, Saber Records | Leave a reply

Dawnbeats

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonAugust 9, 2022

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Garage/Surf, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Columbus | Leave a reply

De’Besth

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 18, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, NW Indiana, Record Label | Tagged De' Besth Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Deb Tones

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 29, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 29, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Center Grove, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Delta Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 18, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 18, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Record Label | Tagged Delta Records, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

DeParis, Wilbur

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 15, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Crawfordsville | Leave a reply

Dowell, Joe

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Early Rock, Gospel - White, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington | Leave a reply

Drakes

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Duncan, Herbie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, NW Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Glenn Records, Mar-Vel | Leave a reply

Dupree, Champion Jack

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Blues, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis, Piano | Leave a reply

Eaton, John

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Classical, Electronic/Experimental, Opera, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington, Indiana University | Leave a reply

Elliott Hall of Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Lafayette Area, Venue | Tagged Purdue, West Lafayette | Leave a reply

Embassy Theater

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, 2020-2029, Fort Wayne Area, Venue | Tagged Fort Wayne | Leave a reply

Emmons, Buddy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 4, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Country/Bluegrass, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, South Bend/Elkhart Area | Tagged Mishawaka, Pedal Steel Guitar | Leave a reply

Evans, Leon and His Combo

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, NW Indiana | Tagged De' Besth Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Falcon Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 19, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, NW Indiana, Record Label | Tagged Falcon Records, Gary | Leave a reply

Five Crowns

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, NW Indiana | Tagged De' Besth Records, Gary | Leave a reply

Five Dots

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Well Little Baby 45

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Dot Records, Indianapolis, Note Records | Leave a reply

Five Stars

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Five Stars photo

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Dot Records, Hunt Records, Indianapolis, Kernel Records, Note Records | Leave a reply

Flory, Med (aka Supersax)

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musician, North Central Indiana | Tagged Logansport | Leave a reply

Four Freshmen

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonFebruary 8, 2021
Freshmen Favorites cover

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, Band, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Pop Vocal | Tagged Butler University, Capitol Records, Creative World Records, Expatriate, Indianapolis, Liberty Records, Pausa Records, Ranwood Records | Leave a reply

Four Labels

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Gra-Low Records, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Fraze, Ron

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Country/Bluegrass, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Ganzberg, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Musician | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Garber, Jan

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1920-1929, 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Garvin, Flo

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Pop Vocal, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Gays

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Country/Bluegrass, Muncie-Richmond Area | Tagged Muncie, Poor Boy Records | Leave a reply

Gillespie, Gary and the Playboys

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Golden Girls

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Goldenrods

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Doo-wop, NW Indiana | Tagged Gary, Vee-Jay Records | Leave a reply

Gore, Charlie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Country/Bluegrass, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Griffith, Shirley

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Blues, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Leave a reply

Haig, Ronnie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Hall, Billy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, NW Indiana, Rockabilly, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Glenn Records, Hammond | Leave a reply

Hamilton Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 19, 2021
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Harold and Bob

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Delta Records, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Harris, Phil

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Musical Comedy, Pop Vocal, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Terre Haute/Vincennes Area | Tagged Linton | Leave a reply

Harris, Thurston

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Harvey, Tom aka Hardluck Harvey

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Helms, Bobby

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, 2010-2019, Bloomington/Columbus Area, Country/Bluegrass, Early Rock, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Bloomington, Martinsville | Leave a reply

Henderson, Florence

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Evansville Area, Musician, Pop Vocal, Pop/Rock, Theatrical | Tagged Dale | Leave a reply

Higgins, Chuck

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 23, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 23, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Early Rock, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, NW Indiana, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Expatriate, Gary | Leave a reply

Hilbert Circle Theater

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Hinton, Joe

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Evansville Area, Solo Artist/Band Leader, Soul/Funk/Disco | Tagged Evansville | Leave a reply

Hipp, Glynn and the Jokers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, North Central Indiana, Rockabilly | Tagged Marion | Leave a reply

Honeybees

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, Band, Early Rock, Indianapolis/Central Indiana | Tagged Indianapolis, Solid Gold Records | Leave a reply

Hoosier Hot Shots

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1930-1939, 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, Band, Musical Comedy | Tagged Arcadia | Leave a reply

Hubbard, Freddie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, 1990-1999, 2000-2009, Jazz/Big Band/Swing, Solo Artist/Band Leader | Tagged Indiana Avenue, Indianapolis | Leave a reply

Indiana Beach

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, 1970-1979, 1980-1989, Lafayette Area, Venue | Tagged Monticello | Leave a reply

Indiana Red Birds aka Red Birds

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Posted in 1940-1949, 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Band, Country/Bluegrass, Fort Wayne Area | Tagged Fort Wayne, Red Bird Records | Leave a reply

Indiana Roof Ballroom

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Indiana State Distributors

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 29, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 29, 2021
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Posted in 1950-1959, 1960-1969, Indianapolis/Central Indiana, Record Wholesaler | Tagged Indianapolis, Mel Herman | Leave a reply

Indiana Theater

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Ink Spots

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on December 16, 2020 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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IU Auditorium

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Ives, Burl

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Jennings, Bill

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Jet Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Jiants

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 22, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Johnson, J. J.

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 11, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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K-W Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Keetie and the Kats

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Lam, Tommie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Lester, Lonnie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Liggett, Larry

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Long Center for the Performing Arts

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Mack, Lonnie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Jay BlackApril 18, 2021
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Mar-Vel Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Mastersounds

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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McLawler, Sarah

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Melody Inn

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Monograms

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Montgomery Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Montgomery, Buddy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Montgomery, Monk

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Moore, Lattie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Musicians’s Repair and Sales

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Mynett Music Company

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Nabor Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Note Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Originales

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Patterson, Don

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Pianets

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Porter, Cole

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Pressner, Bud aka Buddy Pressner

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Rachell, Yank

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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RCA Custom Pressings

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Red Bird Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021
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Reed, Jimmy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Rhyne, Melvin

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Rivoli Theater

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Roberts Stadium

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Senators

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Sherrill, Bill

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Sherwood, Bobby

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Shondell, Troy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Showboat Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Sissle, Noble

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Smith-Holden Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Smith, Floyd

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Solid Gold Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Spaniels

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 12, 2021
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Spaulding, James

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Speed Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 19, 2021
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Starker, Janos

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Stewart, Charlie

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Sunny Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Sunset Terrace

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Thornhill, Claude

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Tippecanoe Ballroom (Tippy)

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 28, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 28, 2021
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Tyme Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 19, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 19, 2021
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Van Brothers

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Vee-Jay Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Vinnegar, Leroy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Wahl, Mary Lou

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Walker, Junior

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 22, 2021

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Webb, Pat

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Weeden, Paul

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 12, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Weger, Harry

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 21, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Wiggins, Ron

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Wilking Music

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 31, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 31, 2021
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Williams, Jerry Lee

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 24, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 24, 2021

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Wills, Tommy

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Winters, Jerri

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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Witcher, Norman

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 25, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 25, 2021

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Yolk Records

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 17, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 17, 2021
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Young, David

Indiana Music Encyclopedia Posted on January 13, 2021 by Rick WilkersonJanuary 21, 2021

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