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Parrot Records

Parrot Records was an American Chicago-based record label, founded in 1952 by the disc jockey, Al Benson. It specialized in blues, jazz, doo-wop, and gospel. The company began operating in mid-1953, and lasted until mid-1956.

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Parrot Records

Founded
1952
Headquarters
United States
Dissolved
1956

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Parrot Records was an American Chicago-based record label, founded in 1952 by the disc jockey, Al Benson. It specialized in blues, jazz, doo-wop, and gospel. The company began operating in mid-1953, and lasted until mid-1956.

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

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