Groove Records

Groove Records was a subsidiary of RCA Victor records, founded by Billboard reporter Bob Rolontz (1921–2000) in 1953 as a rhythm and blues label.[1] The label tried hard to break into the R&B market. Piano Red was its first hit but Mickey & Sylvia was its first big seller. The label also recorded King Curtis, Arthur Crudup, Brook Benton and little George Benson.[2] Following Mickey & Sylvia's big hit "Love Is Strange" in 1957, Groove was deactivated and its remaining artists switched over to RCA's Vik subsidiary.

Groove Records
Conglomerate
Industryrecord label
Founded1953
United States
HeadquartersUnited States

In 1961, Groove was revived as a budget singles label with more of a country music bent, and some pop and R&B acts.[3] It was given a full revival in 1963.[4] Artists who recorded for the later incarnation of Groove included Sonny James, Justin Tubb, Marty Paich, Johnny Nash, Jack Scott, Johnnie Ray, Skip Battin (of Skip & Flip fame), and Charlie Rich.[5] This version of the label lasted until 1965.

See also
  • List of record labels

Footnotes
  1. Gillett, Charlie (1996). The Sound of the City: The Rise of Rock and Roll ((2nd Ed.) ed.). New York, N.Y.: Da Capo Press. p. 86. ISBN 0-306-80683-5.
  2. Shaw, Arnold (1978). Honkers and Shouters. New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. pp. 460–466. ISBN 0-02-061740-2.
  3. https://americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/60s/1961/Billboard%201961-10-09.pdf
  4. Billboard - Google Books. Books.google.com. 1963-03-16. Retrieved 2014-06-14.
  5. Global Dog Productions - 45 RPM Groove Records discography. Retrieved 2012-02-12.


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