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Jan 21, 2024 · Founded by Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken, this Chicago-based label became a powerhouse in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues, and rock and roll. Let's delve into the fascinating journey of Vee-Jay ...
Apr 15, 2019 · Published on April 15, 2019. 3 min read. How Rihanna became famous depends on whom you ask. For some, it may have been when she sang about an umbrella. For those who pay more attention to the news ...
Apr 24, 2023 · 4. Kim Parties With Paris Hilton. Kim Kardashian started to become famous through her association with Paris Hilton. In 2003, we saw a short glimpse of her as she appeared on The Simple Life as Paris Hilton’s assistant, notorious for her closet organization skills.
Apr 27, 2019 · Published on April 27, 2019. 3 min read. Ree Drummond is a renowned cook known for her country-living persona and delicious recipes. She’s called ‘The Pioneer Woman’ and many people are ...
Vee Jay was founded in 1953 in Gary, Indiana, USA by Vivian Carter and James C. Bracken (Mr. & Mrs. Bracken), who used their first initials for the label’s name. The first song they ever recorded made it to the top ten of the US rhythm & blues charts. Within a short time, Vee Jay was the most successful black-owned record company in the U.S.A.
Nov 3, 2019 · Vee-Jay was one of Chicago's most successful labels. Until the advent of Motown in the early 1960s, it was the country's largest black-owned record company. Four individuals were most responsible for the success of the label: James Bracken and Vivian Carter, who founded the company in mid-1953; Vivian's brother, Calvin Carter, who was the principal producer and A&R man; and Ewart Abner, Jr.
Jan 10, 2020 · With the rise of social media platforms like YouTube and Twitter in 2007, Gary slowly started to become famous by building a strong online presence. ... In one episode of Ask Gary Vee Show, he ...
