Capricorn Records is an independent record label which was launched by Phil Walden and Frank Fenter in 1969 in Macon, Georgia. Capricorn became famous for its role in spearheading Southern rock, with The Allman Brothers Band at the forefront, but also including the Marshall Tucker Band, Elvin Bishop, Wet Willie, and Jonathan Edwards. At first the records were distributed by Atlantic Records, later changing to Warner Bros. Records, and later to PolyGram Records. Capricorn went out of business in 1979. This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Phil Walden (1940 - April 23, 2006), was the founder of the Macon, Georgia–based Capricorn Records. ... Frank Fenter was born on February 25, 1936 in Johannesburg, South Africa and moved to London, England in 1958, initially determined to become an actor. ... // Perhaps the most famous musical events of 1969 are two legendary concerts. ... Macon is a city located in central Georgia, USA. It is among the largest metropolitan areas in Georgia, and the county seat of Bibb County, It lies near the geographic center of Georgia, approximately 75 miles (129 km) south of Atlanta, hence the citys nickname as the Heart of... Southern rock is a sub genre of rock music. ... The Allman Brothers Band is a band from Macon, Georgia, labeled by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the principal architects of Southern rock. ... The Marshall Tucker Band is a southern rock band, who in 1973 released their first EP, simply titled The Marshall Tucker band. Originally from Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Marshall Tucker Band still play up to 150 shows in a year. ... Elvin Bishop (born October 21, 1942) is an American blues and rock and roll musician and guitar player. ... Wet Willie is a southern rock band from Alabama, USA. They put out several albums on Capricorn Records between 1970 and 1976. ... Jonathan Edwards (born in 1946, in Minnesota, USA) is an artist, musician, folk singer, songwriter and performer, perhaps best known for his crossover folk singles Sunshine and Shanty. With fellow student musician, Malcolm McKinney, he formed the eclectic rock band St James Doorknob. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Warner Bros. ... PolyGram was the name from 1972 of the major label recording company started by Philips as a holding company for its music interests in 1945. ... See also: Musical groups established in 1979 Record labels established in 1979 1979 in music (UK) 1970s in music // Stevie Wonder uses digital audio recording technology in recording his album Journey through the Secret Life of Plants. ...

The label was later relaunched out of Nashville, Tennessee as a joint-venture with Warner Bros. in the early 1990s. Distribution later jumped to Sony Music's independent RED Distribution network, then Mercury Records. 311 and Cake were the most popular artists to come out of Capricorn during this period. Zomba Records subsidiary Volcano Entertainment purchased the second incarnation of Capricorn (which by then, was headquartered once again in Atlanta) in 2001. Other artists ranged from Rabbitt to Big Sister. By 2002, new releases on Capricorn were not to be, as remaining artists were dropped, transferred to Volcano (311), or moved to other labels (Cake). Nickname: Location in Davidson County and the state of Tennessee Coordinates: Country United States State Tennessee Counties Davidson County Founded: 1779 Incorporated: 1806 Government  - Mayor Bill Purcell (D) Area  - City  526. ... ... Mercury Records was a record label founded in Chicago, Illinois in 1945 by Irving Green, Berle Adams and Arthur Talmadge. ... 311 (pronounced three eleven) is a successful band from Omaha Nebraska. ... Cake (often written CAKE) is a band from Sacramento, California, formed in 1991. ... Zomba Music Group was started in 1977 by Clive Calder as a book publishing venture and moved into the recording business in 1981 as Zomba Recording Corporation. ... Volcano Records is a subsidiary of Sony BMG Music Entertainments Zomba Music Group, and controls the Scotti Bros. ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... Rabbitt a South African rock band in the mid 70s was spawned from a band called Conglomeration. ...

Capricorn co-founder Phil Walden died on April 23, 2006, at the age of 66 and co-founder Frank Fenter died on July 21, 1983, at the age of only 47. April 23 is the 113th day of the year (114th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 202nd day of the year (203rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ...

See also

• Albums released on Capricorn Records
• List of record labels

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External links

• Phil Walden
• label history
• Listen Capricorn Records Sampler Playlist