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Capricorn Records was an independent record label which was launched by Phil Walden, Alan Walden and Frank Fenter in 1969 in Macon, Georgia.
Capricorn was the recording label for many Southern rock and soul bands in the 1970s including The Allman Brothers Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws, The James Montgomery Band, Elvin Bishop, Wet Willie, Jonathan Edwards, Captain Beyond, White Witch, Grinderswitch, Cowboy, Hydra, Kitty Wells, Dobie Gray, Alex Taylor, Travis Wammack and Stillwater. Initially the label was distributed by WEA/Warner Music Group Elektra Records (first through Atlantic Records, then later Warner Bros. Records), and later by PolyGram Records. Capricorn went bankrupt in October 1979. Gregg Atwill was an engineer with Capricorn through the 70's.
The label was later relaunched out of Nashville, Tennessee as a joint-venture with Warner Bros. in the early 1990s. Distribution later jumped to Sony Music's independent RED Distribution network, then back to PolyGram, by way of its flagship label, Mercury Records. The first act to sign onto the resurrected label was Athens, Georgia's Widespread Panic. After signing with the new version of the label the band celebrated by buying rounds of drinks and beers for attendees at a Macon Pirates game at Luther Williams Field. Cake and 311 were the most popular artists to come out of Capricorn during this period; a then-unknown Kenny Chesney also released his debut album on the label. Other artists ranged from Rabbitt to Big Sister, the Dixie Dregs, and to the jazz/rock fusion of Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit. Capricorn also released a series of box sets of vintage material in the blues and rhythm and blues genres, presenting the stories of such labels as Jewel/Paula Records and Cobra Records.
The Allman Brothers Band was an American rock band formed in Jacksonville, Florida in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, keyboards, songwriting), as well as Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). While the band has been called the principal architects of southern rock, they also incorporate elements of blues, jazz, and country music, and their live shows have jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals.
The group's first two studio releases stalled commercially, but their 1971 live release, At Fillmore East, represented an artistic and commercial breakthrough. The album features extended renderings of their songs "In Memory of Elizabeth Reed" and "Whipping Post", and is often considered among the best live albums ever made. Group leader Duane Allman was killed in a motorcycle accident later that year, and the band dedicated Eat a Peach (1972) in his memory, a dual studio/live album that cemented the band's popularity. Following the motorcycle death of bassist Berry Oakley later that year, the group recruited keyboardist Chuck Leavell and bassist Lamar Williams for 1973's Brothers and Sisters, which, combined with the hit single, "Ramblin' Man", placed the group at the forefront of 1970s rock music. Internal turmoil overtook the band soon after; the group dissolved in 1976, re-formed briefly at the end of the decade with additional personnel changes, and dissolved again in 1982.
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Short video of what is left of the famous Capricorn Records. A foundation of Southern Rock.
One of the most successful independent record labels in the world during the 70's, most famous band was the Allman Brothers. Started in Macon, Ga. by brothers Phil and Alan Walden and Frank Fenter in 1969. Signed a lot of southern rock bands. This building was foreclosed on and purchased by the bank holding the note a week ago for $360,000. The building needs 1.4 million in renovations. If there are any wealthy Allman Brothers fans out there who have a couple of million to spare, its for sale. Two million fans who want to donate $1 each will also work. Shoot me an email and I can help with any info you might need.
Jessica Walden, whose father Alan Walden and uncle, Phil Walden were involved with the Capricorn studio, and Jim Daws, with Sierra Development Group, give a tour of the historic building in Macon.
http://livinglegendsmusic.com http://www.randallbramblett.com/ An exclusive series of Living Legends Music interviews with Randall Bramblett. Part 2 of 10. Recorded on January 21st, 2009 at Living Legends Studios in Altamonte Springs, FL.
One of the three big hits off of what is commonly known as the "blue" album by 311 fans. Crank to 1080p to enjoy in highest quality. Video recorded without the record clamp on--audio recorded with the clamp on, with Audacity. Video shot with HTC Thunderbolt and edited with Windows Live Movie Maker. My Copyright Disclaimer: Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
Bergo '45 Song of the Week #134 - Devon's Pick for 1/24/16: http://www.bergo45.com "Ain't Wastin' Time No More" by The Allman Brothers Band from Eat A Peach (1972) Capricorn Records "Gregg Allman's lyrics were, unforgettably, a vocal wake-up call shortly after his brother's death. The song itself - vintage Allmans - is a swaying, wistful vibe of the Blue South, tragically personal." - Devon Beuschel "I so much love the way the vocal strides right along, step for step, with the piano and bass, while the guitars dance around and in and through the phrasings. I know that few would agree, but I'd say it's the greatest track on a great album." - D.B. This is a weekly dive into the musical mind of Bergo '45. Each week, a new song is chosen by a different member of the band. Check out the pl...
Col. Bruce Hampton is the flag bearer for all that is good and weird in Georgia music. In this Field Session from Capricorn Records, Col. Bruce talks about how you just can't make up how strange Macon, Ga. was in the1960s and introduces us to the secret numerology at the heart of Southern humidity. Col. Bruce and his band perform Give Thanks To Chank, Arkansas and Basically Frightened.
The groundbreaking for the renovation of Capricorn Records Studio and construction of the Lofts at Capricorn was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. The developers made a $350,000 donation toward the studio renovation.
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