Warner Bros. Records

Warner Bros. Records is a major American record label founded in 1958 by Jack L. Warner, the chairman of Warner Bros. The label has been associated with many famous musicians, including Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, and Sammy Davis Jr., who were all part of the Rat Pack. Over the years, the label has been distributed by Atlantic Records, Elektra Records, and Rhino Entertainment, and has been a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. The label has also been involved in the careers of Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Fleetwood Mac, among many others, and has released music through Reprise Records, founded by Frank Sinatra.

● History

The history of Warner Bros. Records began in 1958, when Jack L. Warner decided to establish a record label to complement the company's film studio. The label's early success was largely due to the efforts of Frank Sinatra, who had recently left Capitol Records and was looking for a new label to release his music. Sinatra's Reprise Records was founded in 1960 and became a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Records, releasing music by Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and other members of the Rat Pack. The label also released music by Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Fleetwood Mac, among many others, and was distributed by Atlantic Records and Elektra Records. In the 1970s, the label was involved in the careers of The Eagles, Linda Ronstadt, and James Taylor, and released music through Asylum Records, founded by David Geffen.

● Artists

Warner Bros. Records has been associated with many famous musicians over the years, including Prince, Madonna, and Michael Jackson, who all released music through the label in the 1980s. The label has also been involved in the careers of R.E.M., Talking Heads, and Depeche Mode, among many others, and has released music by Eric Clapton, Phil Collins, and Stevie Nicks. In addition, the label has worked with rappers such as Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, and Eminem, and has released music by country music artists like Garth Brooks and Faith Hill. The label has also been involved in the careers of rock music bands like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, and Foo Fighters, and has released music by jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter.

● Discography

The discography of Warner Bros. Records includes many famous albums, such as Jimi Hendrix's Are You Experienced?, The Doors' The Doors (album), and Fleetwood Mac's Rumours (album). The label has also released music by The Eagles, including their Hotel California (album) and The Long Run (album), and has released albums by Linda Ronstadt, including Heart Like a Wheel (album) and Simple Dreams (album). In addition, the label has released music by Prince, including his 1999 (album) and Purple Rain (album), and has released albums by Madonna, including her Like a Virgin (album) and True Blue (album). The label has also released music by Michael Jackson, including his Thriller (album) and Bad (album), and has released albums by R.E.M., including their Murmur (album) and Lifes Rich Pageant (album).

● Subsidiary Labels

Warner Bros. Records has several subsidiary labels, including Reprise Records, founded by Frank Sinatra in 1960, and Sire Records, founded by Seymour Stein in 1966. The label also has a subsidiary called Nonesuch Records, which was founded in 1964 and has released music by jazz musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter. In addition, the label has a subsidiary called Warner Bros. Nashville, which was founded in 1993 and has released music by country music artists like Garth Brooks and Faith Hill. The label also has a subsidiary called Maverick Records, which was founded by Madonna in 1992 and has released music by Alanis Morissette and The Prodigy.

● Awards and Accolades

Warner Bros. Records has won many awards over the years, including numerous Grammy Awards and American Music Awards. The label has also been recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, which has inducted many of the label's artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Doors, and Fleetwood Mac. In addition, the label has been recognized by the Country Music Association, which has awarded the label's artists, including Garth Brooks and Faith Hill, numerous Country Music Association Awards. The label has also been recognized by the Academy of Country Music, which has awarded the label's artists, including George Strait and Reba McEntire, numerous Academy of Country Music Awards. The label has also won numerous Billboard Music Awards and MTV Video Music Awards, and has been recognized by the Recording Industry Association of America, which has certified many of the label's albums as gold records and platinum records. Category:Record labels