atlantic records Archives

WILSON PICKETT INDICTED FOR SHOOTING UP THE ISLEY BROTHER’S HOTEL ROOM

Soul singer Wilson Pickett was indicted today (February 6, 1975), over a shooting incident involving The Isley Brothers. Wilson Pickett and The Isley Brothers had gone on a hunting trip…

02/06/2014

Birthday Music Facts Rhythm&Blues

How Aretha Franklin Ended Up On Atlantic Records

Aretha Franklin was born into a musical family, as she sang at New Bethel Baptist, the Detroit-based church of her father, Reverend C.L. Franklin. Although she was a recorded singer…

grouchygreg 02/04/2014

Rhythm&Blues

ARETHA FRANKLIN LAUNCHES FIRST TOUR OF EUROPE; RECORDS LIVE ALBUM

Aretha Franklin launched her first tour of Europe today (May 7, 1968), with a concert in Paris, France. Aretha was fresh off success of her albums I Never Loved a…

05/07/2013

Rhythm&Blues

WILSON PICKETT DRIVES CAR OVER MAYOR’S LAWN; THREATENS TO KILL POLITICIAN

Soul singer Wilson Pickett was arrested today (May 7, 1991), for threatening the mayor of Englewood, New Jersey, while driving across the politician's front lawn. The incident took place just…

05/07/2013

Videos

Video: Stax CEO Jim Stewart Comments On Losing All Masters To Atlantic

In this clip, Stax Records owner Jim Stewart discusses one of the most infamous contract blunders in history. Shortly after the tragic death of Otis Redding, the record label was…

grouchygreg 05/06/2013