Karl Records
Encyclopedia
Karl Records was a United States
based record label
active in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
and country singer Clay Eager
. The label specialized in rockabilly music and country and western music. The label was run out of Springfield, Ohio
and London, Ohio
. Eager's father-in-law
"Pops" Wood was in charge of the engineering at the studio.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
based record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
active in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
Label History
The Karl label was owned by rockabillyRockabilly
Rockabilly is one of the earliest styles of rock and roll music, dating to the early 1950s.The term rockabilly is a portmanteau of rock and hillbilly, the latter a reference to the country music that contributed strongly to the style's development...
and country singer Clay Eager
Clay Eager
Clay Eager was the stage name of Wilbur Clay Eagy Jr., a rockabilly and country music singer of the 1950s.-Biography:Eager was born in Lima, Ohio...
. The label specialized in rockabilly music and country and western music. The label was run out of Springfield, Ohio
Springfield, Ohio
Springfield is a city in the U.S. state of Ohio and the county seat of Clark County. The municipality is located in southwestern Ohio and is situated on the Mad River, Buck Creek and Beaver Creek, approximately west of Columbus and northeast of Dayton. Springfield is home to Wittenberg...
and London, Ohio
London, Ohio
London is a city in and the county seat of Madison County, Ohio, United States. Located about southwest of the Ohio capital of Columbus, London was established in 1811 to serve as the county seat. As of the 2000 census, the city population was 8,771, an increase from 7,807 in 1990. It is the...
. Eager's father-in-law
Father-in-law
A parent-in-law is a person who has a legal affinity with another by being the parent of the other's spouse. Many cultures and legal systems impose duties and responsibilities on persons connected by this relationship...
"Pops" Wood was in charge of the engineering at the studio.
Karl Records artists
- Archie Poe
- Art and The Scioto Rhythm Boys
- Bo RatliffBo RatliffBo Ratliff was a rockabilly and country music singer of the 1950s and 1960s.-Biography:...
and Country Kinfolk - Bobby Bennett
- Charlie Neff and Consecrated Banjo
- Clay EagerClay EagerClay Eager was the stage name of Wilbur Clay Eagy Jr., a rockabilly and country music singer of the 1950s.-Biography:Eager was born in Lima, Ohio...
- Deacon Morris
- George Hinkle and The Blue Valley Boys
- Jimmy Bobb and Country Gentlemen
- Johnnie Green with The Green Mountain Boys
- Larry Edwards and Dude Ranch Boys
- Little Dickie Chaffin and Cheyenne Cowboys
- Louie Schertzinger
- Lacy Kirk
- Phyllis Ann
- Ramey Brothers
- Ray King and The Kingsmen
- Sunnie Lee
- Tammy Charles
- Tammy Charles & Clita Raffel
- Von Stephens and The String Dusters