Hi Records
Hi Records is an American soul music and rhythm & blues label founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1957 by singer Ray Harris, record store owner Joe Cuoghi, Bill Cantrell and Quinton Claunch (formerly producers for Sun Records), and three silent partners, including Cuoghi's lawyer, Nick Pesce.
Basic Information
- Category: record label
- Founded: 1954
- Headquarters: Memphis
- Website: http://hirecords.com/
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1957 (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Website: http://hirecords.com/ (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Headquarters: Memphis (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Founded by: Ray Harris, Quinton Claunch (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
- Country: United States (No linked source recorded for this statement.)
Evidence and Sources
- Hi Records — Official Site (official)
- Hi Records — Wikipedia (reference)
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Hi Records is an American soul music and rhythm & blues label founded in Memphis, Tennessee in 1957 by singer Ray Harris, record store owner Joe Cuoghi, Bill Cantrell and Quinton Claunch (formerly producers for Sun Records), and three silent partners, including Cuoghi's lawyer, Nick Pesce.
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