Canadian-American Records
| Canadian-American Records | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Parent company | Caprice International |
| Founded | 1957 |
| Founder | Leonard Zimmer |
| Genre | Pop music, Various |
| Country of origin | United States, Pennsylvania |
| Official website | http://www.canadianamericanrecords.netfirms.com/ |
Canadian-American Records was a record label founded by Leonard Zimmer, and based in both New York City and Winnipeg, Manitoba. It was started in February, 1959 by Gene Orndorf of Deering, ND.[1][2][3] The most popular artists for the label were the duo of Santo & Johnny and singer Linda Scott.
By the mid-1960s, the label had stopped issuing new material. In 1998, Leonard Zimmer turned ownership of the label to Joey Welz, former pianist for Bill Haley and his Comets.
Now based in Lititz, Pennsylvania,[4] Canadian-American Records still produces albums and brings new artists to their own conforming and ever changing over the decades.
References
- ↑ Fred Bronson (2003). The Billboard book of number 1 hits. Billboard Books. p. 58.
- ↑ "Canuck Label Makes Debut". The Billboard (Nielsen Business Media, Inc.): 8. February 2, 1959. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ↑ Bergum, Leslie R. (October 28, 1957). "Opinion 57-180" (PDF). State of North Dakota. Retrieved 23 September 2010.
- ↑ Canadian-American Records
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