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    Founder and Chairman:  Jac Holzman 1950 – 1973

    On October 10, 1950, Elektra Records was born in 19-year-old Jac Holzman’s college dorm room.  For the next 23 years, Holzman nurtured Elektra into an iconic, eclectic, and much-revered label, guiding it from an early mix of traditional folk, ethnic music, and blues into a golden age of contemporary folk, rock, and pop artistry.  During this fertile period, he also branched into classical and world music with the founding of the Nonesuch label.

  • Jac Holzman's picture
    July 23, 2010
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    Jac Holzman |Filed under: Elektra60

    The story of the LP (long playing) record lies at the heart of recording history.

    The first widespread pre-recorded music device was the player piano with large punched paper rolls, (cumbersome to load, apt to tear) which brought "recorded" music into homes throughout America and the world.

    The most renowned pianists, in all musical genres, played in your parlor at the touch of a button or pull of a lever. The notes and timing were identical to their original performance, however, the subtleties of emphasis and shading could not be captured.

  • Today’s the day! Head over to iTunes right now to buy Bruno Mars’ first single “Just The Way You Are”! Did you get your copy yet? Also, don’t forget if you live in NYC get your tickets to see B Mars performing LIVE for the first time ever in the city at Bowery Ballroom on August 25th! You don’t want to miss it!

    Download “Just The Way You Are” from iTunes HERE

  • Elektra WebCrew's picture
    July 18, 2010
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    The new Bruno Mars website and single have just launched at BrunoMars.com!

    Sign up to become a registered member of the site to get the exclusive worldwide premiere of Bruno’s new single “Just The Way You Are”.

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