The Banjo Virtuoso You’ve Probably Never Heard Of In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when the banjo was transitioning from its folk roots to a more popular instrument, one man emerged who elevated its status and redefined its potential: Fred Van Eps. A virtuoso in the truest sense,…
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American Concert Orchestra
A Key Player in Edison Records’ Legacy of Acoustic Masterpieces Introduction In the early 20th century, Edison Records stood at the forefront of the phonograph industry, producing some of the most revered recordings of the time. Among its many contributions to music history, Edison was known for assembling talented studio…
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Pathe Records
Pioneers of Early Recording Technology The story of recorded music is one of constant innovation, and at its heart lies a name that might not be familiar to many today: Pathé Records. In an era when the idea of capturing sound was still a wonder, this French company didn’t just…
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Len Spencer
Introduction Len Spencer was one of the earliest stars of the American recording industry, and his voice became a familiar sound in homes across the country during the late 1800s and early 1900s. With a career that blended comedy, music, and vaudeville, Spencer had a talent for making people laugh…
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Emerson Records
The Rise and Fall of Emerson Records (1915-1928) Introduction The year 1915 marked a pivotal moment in the history of recorded sound. As the music industry was still finding its footing, a new player entered the scene: Emerson Records. Founded by Victor H. Emerson, a veteran of the recording industry…