HSM: FIRST OF ALL CONGRATULATIONS ON AN EPIC CAREER IN MUSIC. LOTS OF AMAZING WORK! MikeLewis: Thanks. TK was a big part of that. They kept me busy for a long time. It was the hottest place in the world…
HSM: FIRST OFF CONGRATULATIONS ON TEN YEARS OF YOUR BAND! JasonJoshua: Yeah man. Thanks. Actually, like, this is the year we’re gonna put the brakes on Ketchy Shuby and I’m gonna roll solo with Jason Joshua and the Beholders. HELL…
Henry Stone began distributing 78rpm records out of the trunk of his car in Los Angeles after he got out of the Army after WWII. He founded a ratings chart called The Indie Index, and worked with labels like Aladdin,…
In 1959, Henry Stone recorded James Brown and his band performing a number called the “Mashed Potatoes.” At the time, James Brown was on contract with Syd Nathan of King Records, so Stone had WMBM radio DJ King Coleman cut…
TK Names Katzel GM/Asst. To President MIAMI – Henry Stone, president of TK Productions, has announced the appointment of Bud Katzel to the position of general manager and assistant to the president for the company. Katzel, who will be moving…
Article by Roberta Skopp Publication: Record World Magazine Date of Publication: January 10, 1976 SUMMARY: For over two years now Miami -based TK Records has been strengthening an already potent position in the industry with chart records from artists…
When Chris Wong Won, the Treach DJ Mr. Mixx, and Amazing Vee were in the Air Force in California, they put up their own money to start the Fresh Beat Records label, record and press their tunes, and send mailers…
R.I.P. Chris Wong Won, better known as Fresh Kid Ice The Chinaman, a hip hop legend whose soul and influence will live forever in the hearts and minds of millions of fans. Although most famous for co-founding and rapping on…
Dr. Bernard Ashby is a Miami cardiologist with the heart of a lion. He sees a battle for the lives of the youth in the city, and is promoting entrepreneurship, creative expression, and an end to senseless gun violence. He’s…
Great article about Henry Stone, TK records, George McCrae and “Rock Your Baby” by Mark Anthony Neal on PBS.org for the American Experience Songs of The Summer series. So much epic information in there and of course an honor to…
In 1974, George McCrae and T.K. Records went #1 everywhere on Earth. Every country where American records were sold, George McCrae was there and chart topping, and Henry Stone made sure of it. From Norway, to Germany, France, England, Brazil,…
Interview With Mike Lewis, Famous T.K. Records Musician and Arranger
July 26, 2017
Jason Joshua from Ketchy Shuby Talks Soul Buffet 3: “Shout Out To Henry Stone Music”
July 25, 2017
Henry Stone’s 78rpm Record Distribution Business In Photos
July 24, 2017
“Mashed Potatoes” by Nat Kendrich and The Swans in Cash Box Magazine, 1960
July 21, 2017