Jaxon Records – History
Jackson, Tennessee is located in the heart of the Mid-South, halfway between Memphis to the west, with its deep roots in rock and roll and blues music, and to the east, Nashville, the country music capital of the world. In the mid 1950’s there was a new music sound that was starting to be heard and would have an everlasting effect on the world of music. This music blended blues, gospel, and rock and roll that was being recorded in Memphis, and the country music that as coming out the Nashville all into one. The name give to this music was “Rockabilly.”
A young man from Jackson wrote and recorded a song, “Blue Suede Shoes”, which was released in 1956 on the Sun Record label, and became the anthem for this new “Rockabilly” music. His name was Carl Perkins, and he became “The King of Rockabilly”. Carl was inducted into the Rock and Roll, the Rockabilly, and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, and was a Grammy Hall of Fame Award recipient. Following Carl Perkins came another young guy from Jackson, Carl Mann, with a Top Ten “Rockabilly” record entitled “Mona Lisa”. Other notable “Rockabilly” artists from Jackson that came u through that era include Kenny Parchman and Rayburn Anthony, who also recorded for the Sun Record label, and W.S. “Fluke” Holland, drummer for Johnny Cash’s band, “The Tennessee Three”. Jackson also has been home to blues artists, Sonny Boy Williamson, harmonica artist Big Maybell, gospel blues artist Arthur Adams, R&B artist Big Joe Turner, and is now home to the great Denise Lasalle.
Whether you want to just come in and sing “Blue Suede Shoes”, “Mona Lisa”, or some other timeless classic to pre-recorded band tracks that were recorded right here in Jackson, sing to blues, gospel, country karaoke tracks, or if you want to bring your band in to rehearse, record, or come in to do a video of yourself or band, Jaxon Records Recording Studio will provide you with a great experience.
Jaxon Records Recording Studio is committed to preserving and catering to, not only the bevy of music talent from the Jackson community, but also to providing an excellent recording plant for singers and musicians from all over the world. Come record with us and feel that Jackson vibe.
Please email us at contact@jaxonrecords.com to let us help you make arrangements for your next recording project.
Jaxon Records – 215 West Lafayette – Jackson, TN 38301 – (731) 256-1831
