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User:Scberry/Great Southern Records

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Great Southern Records
Founded1972 (1972)
FounderJohn Berthelot[1]
GenreRhythm and blues
Country of originUSA
LocationMetairie, Louisiana

History

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John Berthelot (1942-2011) was a musician who played saxophone with local bands, and a composer who wrote the rhythm and blues songs "The Roach" and "Dap (Parts I and II)". After a stint in the military service, Berthelot founded Great Southern Records.[2]

Artists

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This section contains a partial list of artists who released records on the Great Southern label.

  • Spencer Bohren
  • Cousin Joe
  • Allen Fontenot and his Country Cajuns
  • Dr. John and Chris Barber
  • Johnny J. and the Hitmen
  • Porgy Jones
  • Bobby Lacour
  • Monique Lacroix
  • L'il Queenie and the Percolators
  • Gary Link
  • Raymond Myles
  • The Pfister Sisters
  • Brenda Steele
  • Tim Williams
  • Justin Wilson

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Joseph Irrera (April 1, 2011). "Obituary: John Berthelot (1942-2011)". Offbeat Magazine. Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Crashing Vor" (April 1, 2011). "A Guy You Probably Didn't Know". Daily Kos. {{cite web}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Missing or empty |url= (help)

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