The Cincinnati Sound

From 1940 to 1970 Cincinnati overflowed with musical opportunities. HankWilliams recorded his hit Lovesick Blues. Andy Williams Rosemary and BettyClooney and Do... » 

From 1940 to 1970 Cincinnati overflowed with musical opportunities. HankWilliams recorded his hit Lovesick Blues. Andy Williams Rosemary and BettyClooney and Doris Day appeared regularly on WLW Radio which also broadcastBoone County Jamboree. Then came the network television show Midwestern Hayrideand stardom for Kenny Price. Meanwhile King and Fraternity Records releasedhundreds of hits for James Brown Hank Ballard and the Midnighters CowboyCopas Lonnie Mack and the Casinos. In the late 1960s the Lemon Pipers sangGreen Tambourine and rock bands ruled Coney Islands Moonlite Gardens. Itwas a wild incredible ride while it lasted and it left such an indelibleimpression that today Cincinnati is remembered as one of Americas top musiccapitals. «