Paramount Records was actually founded by the Wisconsin Chair Company. They had made phonograph cabinets and needed records for people to play on them. So they recorded the likes of Blind Lemon Jefferson, Ma Rainey and Tommy Johnson.

Jazz pianist Fats Waller was once kidnapped to play for Al Capone’s 27th birthday. He was returned three days later unharmed, stuffed with cash — and drunk.

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