Archive for June, 2006

This week, we’ll focus on the heyday of Atlantic: The 1950s.

The
Atlantic Records
Story

Part 2
Atlantic Records co-founder Ahmet Ertegun once again joins Harlem’s Matt The Cat as we focus on the heyday of Atlantic; the early to mid 1950s. Mr. Ertegun will give us the story behind the story on Big Joe Turner, LaVern Baker, Ray Charles and Chuck Willis, just to name a few. This is the story of the most influential and significant rhythm & blues record label of all time. Don’t miss Harlem; the soul that came before rock n’ roll.

Harlem Airs on The 50s on 5:
Monday 6/12 @ 1pm EST
Tuesday 6/13 @ 9pm PST & Midnight EST
Friday 6/16 @ 6pm EST
Sunday 6/18 @ 11am EST

Introducin’ SOUL THURSDAY!

Thursday Night on the Night Prowl Show, we’ll examine the beginnings of what would later be known as soul music. We will honor:

Jackie “Mr. Excitement” Wilson, who was born on June 9, 1934.

Johnny “ACE” Alexander, born on June 9, 1929.

Les Paul turns 91 on June 9th

Arthur Alexander dies of a heart attack on June 9, 1993.

On Saturday, June 10th, Shirley Alston of the Shirelles is 65.

On June 10, 2004, Brotha Ray Charles died of cancer.

Part One

Atlantic Records was the most important R&B; record label of all time. This week on Harlem, you’ll get the back story on how Atlantic signed Ruth Brown, The Clovers & Professor Longhair from the man who signed them, Atlantic co-founder Ahmet Ertegun. Atlantic began in late 1947 with a number of killer jazz releases before they scouted out and signed their R&B; talent; Ray Charles, Chuck Willis & Ivory Joe Hunter. This is PART ONE of a two part series on Atlantic Records, only on HARLEM.

Harlem airs on the 50s on 5:
Monday 6/5 @ 1pm over Washington, DC
Tuesday Night 6/6 at 9pm PST & midnight EST
Friday 6/9 @ 6pm over Boston
Sunday 6/11 @ 11am over NYC