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Atlantic Records started with what style of music?
Atlantic Records started with sweet soul music.
Atlantic Records changed to what style of music?
Atlantic Records changed to southern soul music.
What was Aretha Franklin known as?
Aretha Franklin was known as the queen of soul.
Motown records followed what production method?
Motown followed the Brill building production method.
What was Berry Gordy Jr.'s record company called?
Berry Gordy jr.'s record company was called Motown.
What was Otis Redding's music style like?
Otis Redding's music style is gospel-influenced.
Who were Sam and Dave under contract with?
Sam and Dave were under contract with Atlantic records
Who formed Vee-Jay Records?
Vinian Carter AND James Bracken
What was one of Berry Gordy Jr.'s three jobs after World War II?
Worked for construction company
Owned a record store
Worked on ford assembly line
What was the Supremes' nickname?
The Supremes' nickname was the no hit Supremes' because there first singles were very unsuccessful.
How did Otis Redding die?
Otis Redding died in a plane crash.
Where did Sam and Dave go?
Same and Dave were sent to Memphis.
Where did Aretha Franklin record most of her hits?
Aretha franklin recorded most of her hits in New York.
What was Vee-Jay's relation?
Vinian and James were married together.
What did Vee-Jay specialize in?
Vee-Jay specialized in electric blues and Doo-wop in the 1950's.
When did Otis Redding die?
Otis Redding died in December 1967.
At what age did Aretha Franklin leave her family to pursue music?
Aretha Franklin left her family to pursue music at the age of 18
What record company was Aretha Franklin originally signed to?
Aretha franklin was originally signed to Columbia records.
After the Columbia contracted expired, who did Jerry Wexler end up signing Aretha Franklin to?
Aretha Franklin ended up singing with Atlantic Records after her contract with Columbia was expired.
Who was the quintessential Motown girl group during the mid to late 1960s?
Who was the quintessential Motown girl group during the mid to late 1960s?
Who was responsible for much of Atlantic Records' success?
Jerry Wexler was responsible for much of Atlantic's success.
How did Wilson Pickett come to the attention of Jerry Wexler?
Wilson Pickett came to the attention of Jerry Wexler because he had originally sang on a demo of a song they would eventually make.
After the Columbia contracted expired, who did Jerry Wexler try to sign Aretha Franklin with?
Jerry Trexler wanted to sign Aretha Franklin with Stax.
Who signed with Chess Records? Give one example.
Muddy Waters
Howlin' Wolf
Chuck Berry
Etta James
Sugar Pie DeSanto
Jakie Ross
The Dells
Little Milton
Who was the first member of the Supremes to leave?
The first member of the Supremes to leave was Florence Ballard.