tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390659780380520787.post7991414590080022606..comments2023-11-03T03:12:59.766-05:00Comments on POP FROM ALL ANGLES: The King Records Puzzle PieceKevin J. Elliotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13674020682485618282noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390659780380520787.post-40199226561958194482008-12-03T09:15:00.000-05:002008-12-03T09:15:00.000-05:00Yes. The article linked here talks about the anniv...Yes. The article linked here talks about the anniversary celebration, which was little more than a plaque dedication at the old label headquarters in Evanston. JB's widow was there, as was Bootsy "dressed in performance attire" which would have been a site to see. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for the info.Kevin J. Elliotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674020682485618282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5390659780380520787.post-26417608509797264642008-12-03T08:59:00.000-05:002008-12-03T08:59:00.000-05:00Hip-O Select has been issuing a series of two-disc...Hip-O Select has been issuing a series of two-disc sets of James Brown singles from the Federal/King Records era, 1956 through 1971 (released sets up through 1969 so far). Excellent collections with lots of info on the unhappy Brown/Syd Nathan relationship which led to all sorts of bizarre releases as each tried to screw the other guy over: Brown issuing singles on Smash under assumed names, Nathan re-releasing singles with added "live crowd" noise...it's all there on these CDs. Awesome. Cinci did celebrate King Records on its anniversary this year:<BR/><BR/>http://www.cincinnatilibrary.org/news/2008/kingrecordsanniversary.htmlBenzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15858702637885245315noreply@blogger.com