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Poster: Johnson Brothers String Band
Poster advertisement for the Johnson Brothers String Band, circa 1950s.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Courtesy George Johnson.
Photo & Caption: Rhythm Four ("They Do Jive Differently") (1943)
Newspaper photo and caption depicting the Rhythm Four: "They Do Jive Differently." The popular quartet, originally founded by Sonny Blount (the future Sun Ra), had likely undergone some personnel changes since this collection's earlier photos of the…
Photo & Caption: Rhythm Four Radio Stars (1942)
Newspaper photo and caption depicting the Rhythm Four. The popular quartet, originally founded by Sonny Blount (the future Sun Ra), had likely undergone some personnel changes since this collection's earlier photos of the group.Weekly Review, August…
Newspaper Photo & Article: "Ripple Rhythm Four Gets Contract"
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The Ripple Rhythm Four: "Making Name In The Radio World"
Newspaper photo, with caption, featuring the Ripple Rhythm Four, a popular quartet directed by Sonny Blount (the future Sun Ra, seen here second from left). Originally the Rhythm Four, the group's name here reflects a sponsorship by the Ripple…
Hardrock Gunter and Band
Fan-made photo of Sidney Louie "Hardrock" Gunter (1925-2013) and his band, onstage at the Santa Fe Ranch. The Birmingham, Alabama-born country musician got his start in the 1930s as a member of the Hoot Owl Ramblers and, then, Happy Wilson's Golden…
Uncle Bob Helton's Blue Ridge Boys
Uncle Bob Helton and his Blue Ridge Boys at Montgomery radio station WMGY, circa 1940s. Left to right: Luke Sheahan, George Mayhew, Cuss Thorpe, "Uncle" Bob Helton, Duff Sherer, Todd Williams, and Kilroy Entreken. Helton’s band performed and…
Unidentified Musical Gathering (6 Photos)
Six photos from an outdoor musical gathering; musicians, location, and date are unknown. This collection was purchased from a Birmingham, Alabama, antique store. If you can help identify any of the individuals in these images, please contact…