Prann Records was a record label founded by musician Ike Turner in 1963.[1] Turner used this label to release singles by artist he was producing outside of the Ike & Tina Turner Revue.[2] Records on Prann were distributed by CIRCA distributing firm. CIRCA (Consolidated International Record Company of America) was formed in 1962 to operate as a releasing company for independent labels by working with various distributors around the US.[3]
Artists
Singer-songwriter George Jackson released his first single on Prann Jackson started writing songs while in his teens, and in 1963 introduced himself to Ike Turner at a concert. Turner took him to Cosimo Matassa's studios in New Orleans to record for Prann.[1] Singer Fontella Bass recorded for Prann early in her career when she was a member of Oliver Sain's band.[4] Turner also recorded for Prann under his alias Little Bones.
Discography
See also
- Sonja Records
- Innis Records
- Teena Records
- Sony Records
- List of record labels
References
- Farley, Charles. Soul of the Man: Bobby "Blue" Bland University Press of Mississippi, 2011^
- Turner, Ike. Takin' Back My Name: The Confessions of Ike Turner Virgin, 1999^
- Forming CIRCA Label for Canada Billboard, March 24, 1962^
- Fontella Bass AllMusic^
- Record Reviews Cash Box, March 9, 1963^
- Record Reviews Cash Box, May 4, 1963^
- Record Reviews Cash Box, May 25, 1963^
- Record Reviews Cash Box, June 22, 1963^