Daily Archives: January 19, 2023

1960 Jazz: Argo Records

Posted on January 19, 2023 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“In 1956 Chess Records, famous for its blues, rhythm and blues and early rock and roll albums, established a new label named Argo. Chess was looking to release pop music with this label via a different distribution channel than its … Continue reading →

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Emmett Grogan

Posted on January 19, 2023 by 1960s: Days of Rage

“Emmett Grogan (born Eugene Leo Grogan, November 28, 1942 – April 6, 1978) was a founder of the Diggers, a radical community-action group of Improvisational actors in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco. The Diggers took their name from the … Continue reading →

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