Ekko Records was an American independent record label operating in the 1940s and 1950s from

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releasing records mostly in western swing and

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style.

History

Ekko was founded by Ed Bloodworth and operated from two offices, one from 4949 Hollywood Blvd,

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and the head office on Union Avenue in Memphis (also home to Sun Records). Among the artists who recorded for the label were Eddie Bond,

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, Buddy Griffin, Riley Crabtree, and

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. Also recording for the label were The Cochran Brothers featuring Eddie and

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References

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