Apollo Records (1944)

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The third and best known Apollo Records to exist was an independent record label in business from 1944 until the late 1950s in the United States. It was started in New York City by Bess and Ike Berman.

Apollo is most remembered for early doo wop recordings from groups such as The Larks and The "5" Royales. It also released many gospel records from performers such as Mahalia Jackson.

[edit] See also

• List of record labels
• Apollo Records

There were at least 5 Apollo labels in the US rather than 3, as of 1950. See Sutton's "American Record Labels and Companies."