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States Record Company was a Chicago-based record label. A subsidiary of United Recording, it was in business from May 1952 to December 1957. States focused on rhythm and blues, jazz, and gospel.
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Junior Wells
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Junior Wells was an American singer, harmonica player, and recording artist. He is best known for his signature song "Messin' with the Kid" and his 1965 album Hoodoo Man Blues, described by the critic
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…Most sessions for States were done at Universal Recording, with high-fidelity results. The most important blues artist to record for States was Junior Wells, making his debut as a leader; he cut sessions for the company in 1953 and 1954. In the down-home category, Allen also released singles by Robert…
Wells in Chicago, Illinois, c. 1984
Wells in Urbana, Illinois, 1983
Wells performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, 1996