Capitol Records

Capitol Records is a publisher of the discs to the the United States. The company is subsidiary of EMI Group, one of the four majors of the disc in the world.

History

Capitol Records is created in 1942, by the type-setter Johnny Mercer thanks to the financing of Buddy DeSylva.

Capitol was the first label based on the west coast of the the United States, having a studio of recording to Los Angeles and another with New York. Its main competitors of the time RCA-Victor, Columbia and Decca, have their seat with New York. As of its establishment until 1946, Capitol appeared among the 6 larger editors in the United States, with 42 sold discs million.

Its Canadian branch was established in 1949, and Capitol repurchases KHJ Studios in Melrose Avenue beside the studios of Paramount Pictures in the district of Hollywood to Los Angeles in the same year.

Already a large company into semi-1950 centered on the popular music, it draws the attention of the Recording company Britannique EMI, which takes control of Capitol Records by repurchasing 96% of the capital in 1957. This acquisition was developed with US$8,5 million.

In the same year, EMI decides to assemble a second studio of the very last thing, on the same technological level as its first with Abbey Road in London. The company chooses to build the studio, like its head office, with Los Angeles on Hollywood Boulevard (Vine crossing).

Following the repurchase in 1957, EMI amalgamates its label of classical music Angel Records with Capitol. In 1979 Capitol was integrated in its world division, EMI Music Worldwide. In 2001, EMI amalgamates Capitol Records with Priority Records.

Artists

years 1940 - the first signed artists are Paul Whiteman, Martha Tilton, and Ella Mae Morse. Its other artists in the years 1940: Baxter, Bing Crosby, the Paul, Peggy Lee, Brown, and Nat King Cole.

years 1950 Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, The Andrews Sisters, Jackie Gleason, Ray Anthony, Andy Griffith, Shirley Bassey, The Kingston Trio, Dean Martin, The Furnace Freshmen, Al Martino, and Nancy Wilson.

years 1960 Badfinger, The Band, The Beach Boys, The Beatles ( including its members individually ), Joe Cocker spaniel, Large Funk Railroad, Bobby Darin, Steve Miller Band, People, Pink Floyd, Linda Ronstadt, The Human Beinz, and Peter Tosh

years 1970 April Wine, Bleached, Burning Spear, Buzzcocks, David Bowie, Kim Edges, Rosanne Cash, George Clinton, Paul McCartney, Natalie Sticks, Sammy Hagar, Heart, John Hiatt, The Knack, Maze, Queen, Bonnie Raitt, The Raspberries, Minnie Riperton, Diana Ross, Bob Seger, The Specials, Ten Wheel Drive, The Stranglers, Tavares, George Thorogood, and Wings.

years 1980 Beastie Boys, Billy Idol, Butthole Surfers, Buzzcocks, Crowded House, Freddie Jackson, George Harrison, Joe Cocker spaniel, John Lennon, Fart Shop Servant boys, Peter Tosh, Poison, Richard Thompson, Queensrÿche, Lloyd Sticks, Lloyd Cole & The Commotions, R.E.M., Red Hot Chili Peppers, Robbie Robertson, Rick Nelson, Spandau Ballet, Tina Turner, Yoko Ono

years 1990 Blind Melon, Garth Brooks, Charles & Eddie, Meredith Brooks, Coldplay, The Dandy Warhols, Dilated Peoples, Doves, Geri Halliwell, Ice Cubes, Idlewild, Jane' S Addiction, Jimmy Eat World, Ras Kass, Kottonmouth Kings, Ben Lee, Less Than Jake, Luscious Jackson, Tara MacLean, Marcy Playground, Mazzy Star, MC Eiht, MC Hammer, MC Ren, The Moffatts, Moist, Liz Phair, Lisa Marie Presley, Radiohead, Snoop Dogg, Spearhead, Starsailor, Supergrass, Télépopmusik and Robbie Williams.

to see

List of the majors of the disc

External bonds

official site
History of Capitol Records

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