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Bluesway Records

BluesWay Records was an American subsidiary label of ABC-Paramount Records, begun by Bob Thiele in 1966. Artists such as John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rushing, Otis Spann, and T-Bone Walker were among those who signed for the label. BluesWay released B. King's 1969 Live and Well and Completely Well albums, the latter containing his hit "The Thrill is Gone".

Bluesway Records

Name
BluesWay Records
Founded
1966
Founder
Bob Thiele
Headquarters
United States
Dissolved
1974

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BluesWay Records was an American subsidiary label of ABC-Paramount Records, begun by Bob Thiele in 1966. Artists such as John Lee Hooker, Jimmy Reed, Jimmy Rushing, Otis Spann, and T-Bone Walker were among those who signed for the label. BluesWay released B. King's 1969 Live and Well and Completely Well albums, the latter containing his hit "The Thrill is Gone".

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  1. 01Foundation and history
  2. 02Recordings and discography
  3. 03Notes, references and evidence

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