“Jonathan Fearing On The Hot Selling Newcleus Material”
Mix Masters Billboard – August 1984 “Jonathan Fearing has recently worked on the hot selling Newcleus material.”
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Morris Levy Thanks Sunnyview Records – Billboard (1982)
Best Wishes To The People Who Have Looked After and Taken Care of All My Labels. Roulette Records Becket Records Sutra Records Sunnyview Records
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Morris Levy and Henry Stone teamed up for this early to mid 80s electronic dance label with independent worldwide distribution, and over a hundred of Levy’s own Strawberry Records retail stores pushing the product too. The label pretty closely precedes…
Henry Stone and Morris Levy Team In New Distributorship – Billboard (1983)
Stone, Levy Team In New Distributorship LOS ANGELES – As rumored, longtime Florida wholesaler Henry Stone has re-entered independent label distribution, partnered with veteran label chief Morris Levy (Billboard, Oct. 22). Stone says he will concentrate on 12-inch dance and…
Morris Levy Signs La Lupe and Tito Puente (1966)
Tito Puente and La Lupe are two of the patron saints of salsa y sábor. Morris Levy, New York City’s mobbed-up Jewish record exec signed them both to his Tico label; and Henry Stone distributed their records for him in…
Henry Stone’s 78rpm Record Distribution Business In Photos
Article ©Jacob Katel 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…
Joe Stone Interviewed on Between The Liner Notes
For Joe Stone, growing up in a house full of wild parties and non-stop music was one of a kind journey; And just like Henry Stone, Joe created his own pioneering role in the music business. After sneaking and fighting his way into…
Richard Carlin Talks Morris Levy: “From Bebop to Rap, His Career Had Longevity”
Here’s Why You Should Read Richard Carlin’s Book on Morris Levy Article and interview ©Jacob Katel. All Rights Reserved Morris Levy was a complicated, mobbed up, pioneering nightclub boss, indie label head, music publisher, and record store chain owner who…
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