| Acorn Records | |
|---|---|
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| Parent company | Savoy Records |
| Founded | 1950 (1950) |
| Defunct | 1951 (1951) |
| Genre | Rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Newark, New Jersey |
Acorn Records was a short-lived American record label, created in 1950, which issued several singles by notable musical artists.
History
The label was formed in 1950. 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. The label ceased production by the end of 1951.
Artists
- Tommy Brown
- Carolina Slim
- Erroll Garner
- John Lee Hooker (as "The Boogie Man")
- Patterson Singers
- Jimmy Scott (as "Little Jimmy")
- Hal Singer
- Sir Charles Thompson
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- 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.