King Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio

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King Studios in Cincinnati, Ohio was a historically significant American recording studio and label hub, best known for its influential rhythm and blues, country, and early funk recordings, including work by James Brown.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf record label headquarters
recording studio
associatedLabel DeLuxe Records
Federal Records
King Records
Queen Records
associatedWith King Records
country United States
eraOfProminence 1940s
1950s
1960s
foundedBy Syd Nathan
genreSpecialty country music
early funk
gospel music
rhythm and blues
rock and roll
historicalSignificance important center for early funk
important center for early rhythm and blues
important center for early rock and roll
pioneered vertically integrated record production
site of racially integrated recording sessions in the mid‑20th century
influenced crossover between country and R&B markets
development of funk music
development of soul music
integratedOperations distribution
mastering
packaging
pressing
recording
locatedIn Cincinnati, Ohio
linked to: Cincinnati

Evanston neighborhood, Cincinnati
notableArtistRecorded Bill Doggett
Freddy King
linked to: Freddie King

Hank Ballard
Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
James Brown
Little Willie John
Moon Mullican
Otis Williams and the Charms
The Famous Flames
The Stanley Brothers
Wynonie Harris
notableRecording “Finger Poppin’ Time” by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
“Honky Tonk (Part 1 & 2)” by Bill Doggett
“Please, Please, Please” by James Brown and The Famous Flames
“Try Me” by James Brown and The Famous Flames
“Work With Me Annie” by Hank Ballard and the Midnighters
operatedBy King Records
recognizedBy local and national preservation groups for its musical heritage

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Sex Machine partlyRecordedAt King Studios, Cincinnati, Ohio