[78-L] Gennett Question

[Kurt Nauck]

Whether or not his recordings for Gennett contributed to his 
popularity is also not relevant. What IS relevant is the fact that 
Murray was, in every sense of the word, a brilliant star in the 
galaxy of recorded sound, and he happened to record for Gennett. 
Anyone with those credentials is worthy of consideration whether he 
made one Gennett recording or one hundred.

I am not at liberty to divulge the details of our deliberations or 
the names that are being considered for future honors, but I wanted 
to be sure you understood the basis for our decisions:

1)  Gennett involvement
2)  Significant contribution to the field of recorded sound 
(irrespective of whether or not the largest part of that contribution 
specifically tied in with his Gennett activities)

At 04:30 PM 1/22/2010, you wrote:
>I disagree. Murray's popularity had nothing to do with Gennett. He was
>one of those, along with many others like Frank Ferera, who'd record for
>just about anyone, and did.
>Might as well give a plaque to Red Nichols, who played on some Gennetts
>but not under his own name. Or, better yet, to Frank Ferera. He's
>certainly seminal and under appreciated. Or how about, as mentioned in
>another post, Homer Rodeheaver.
>Mal
>
>*******
>
>Kurt Nauck wrote:
> > I am a member of the Starr-Gennett Advisory Board. We discussed Billy
> > Murray last spring as a candidate for a star. Why Murray? He was only
> > the most popular, prolific - and arguably the most important -
> > recording artist in the "pop" genre of his era. The number of
> > recordings he made for Gennett is not relevant. He is an artist who
> > deserves to be recognized, and it is a privilege for the 
> Foundation to do so.
> >
> > Ernest & Hattie Stoneman were inducted last year, and they were also
> > seminal artists in their genre. Again, their recognition was long
> > overdue (Pop Stoneman was inducted into the CMA Hall of Fame in 2008
> > - finally).
> >
> > At 11:59 AM 1/22/2010, you wrote:
> >
> >> Strangely, the Abram's lists only show 4 instances of Murray recording
> >> for Gennett! I only show 5 in my files. He was, of course, very prolific
> >> on other labels, especially on Victor. Why would he merit a star again?
> >> Mal
> >>
> >> *******
> >>
> >> Bill Knowlton wrote:
> >>
> >>> As some of you know, I'm involved as a volunteer in some of the
> >>>
> >> activities of Richmond IN's Starr Gennett Foundation and its
> >> walkway of stars. The walkway is in the gorge that once hosted the
> >> Starr Piano Company and the Gennett Recording Studios.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Rright now I'm starting a movement to place Billy Murray in that
> >>>
> >> walkway; hopefully it'll happen in 2011.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> This brings to mind the fact that the walkway properly emphasizes
> >>>
> >> the jazz, blues and country artists who recorded for Gennett; now
> >> it should take a look at the popular artists of the 1900-1935 era
> >> (in addition to Billy Murray who made Gennett recordings.
> >>
> >>>
> >>> Can anyone identify other popular singers who recorded for
> >>>
> >> Gennett; a la Irving Kaufman, Henry Burr, Arthur Fields, et.al?
> >>
> >>>
> >>> I thank you!
> >>>
> >>> BILL KNOWLTON
> >>>
> >>
> >
> >
> > Kurt Nauck
> >
> >
>
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