Beat Duke T-Shirts
Description: Duke Records was an American record label, started in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1952 by David James Mattis (WDIA program director and DJ) and Bill Fitzgerald, owners of Tri-State Recording Company. Their first release was Roscoe Gordon singing "Hey Fat Girl", issued on Duke R-1, later amended to R-101. After forming a partnership with Mattis in the summer of 1952, Don Robey (founder of Houston's Peacock Records) took control of Duke. Both labels then headquartered at his Bronze Peacock club at 2809 Erastus Street in Houston, focusing on R&B and gospel music. Robey started a subsidiary, Back Beat Records, in 1957 and this later specialised in soul music, along with Sure Shot Records, whilst Peacock specialised in gospel recordings.
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Hunter S Thompson "We Were Somewhere Around Barstow" (Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas) T-Shirt
by CultureClashClothing
$24
Description: Duke Reid was not only a legendary producer but also the operator of the Trojan Sound System, one of Jamaica’s most famous sound systems. His influence on ska, rocksteady, and early reggae helped shape the country’s musical landscape.
Description: Duke Reid, the legendary Jamaican producer behind Treasure Isle, pioneered the sound of rocksteady and early reggae. His influence shaped the landscape of Jamaican music, making him an essential figure in the rise of ska and roots reggae
Description: Duke Reid, producteur légendaire jamaïcain, a révolutionné la musique avec son label Treasure Isle. Il est à l'origine du son distinctif du rocksteady et des débuts du reggae, influençant profondément l’histoire musicale de la Jamaïque
Description: Duke Reid’s pioneering work with Treasure Isle shaped the evolution of ska and rocksteady, cementing his role as one of Jamaica’s greatest music producers. From sound system clashes to studio innovation, Reid’s influence in reggae is unmatched.
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Hunter S Thompson "We Can't Stop Here! This Is Bat Country!" (Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas) T-Shirt
by CultureClashClothing
$24
