R. S. Baker's antique record blog
A blog for the documentation of the earliest recording business.
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Character Studies-- W. H. Krell(1868-1938)
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Yes, I know Mr. Krell wasn't a recording star, but he had connections with two recording stars of the 1890's and 1900's, ...
Wednesday, November 11, 2015
Character Studies---Frank P. Banta(1870-1903)
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Frank P. Banta, the silent piano man of Edison's company. He was a very hard worker, who cared very greatly about the qual...
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Character Studies-- George W. Johnson(1846-1914)
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The only man of African descent on the Columbia staff---George W. Johnson. He was a jolly man, very pleasant and mild-mannered most...
Character Studies--Roger Harding(c.1858-1901)
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"I don't know Freddy, I'll join ya." is what Roger Harding must have said hesitantly when he became a part of Fr...
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Character Studies-- Freddy Hylands(1872-1913)
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"I am hired to play and draw my salary for playing, but still this company insists on making me work." said Freddy Hy...
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Character studies--Len Spencer(1867-1914)
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"Who Got up this party!" said the life the party Len Spencer in 1898. That was who he was, "the life of the party...
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Character Studies-- J. W. Myers(c.1862-1917)
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"Damn!" is what Fred Hylands would yell amid his broken breath after a take with J. W. Myers. That's a good way to...
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