As A&R man for Sun Records, Ike Turner produced Howlin’ Wolf’s first songs — “How Many More Years,” and, “Moanin’ at Midnight,” which became the Wolf’s first two hits after being sold to Chess Records in Chicago.

Joe Tex insultingly name-checked James Brown in a song on Checker Records, and James Brown responded by shooting up a Joe Tex live show with a shotgun — nearly killing Otis Redding, who was opening.

More Trivia 🎸

Featured Articles 🎸

Featured Products

Just in !