Ric-Tic Records
| Ric-Tic Records | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Founder | Joanne Bratton Ed Wingate |
| Status | Defunct |
| Genre | R&B, Soul |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
Ric-Tic Records was a record label set up in the 1960s in Detroit, Michigan, USA by Joanne Bratton and Ed Wingate. Twinned with the Golden World label Ric-Tic featured many soul music artists and was seen as an early competitor for fellow Detroit label Motown.[1] Motown's owner, Berry Gordy was unhappy with the success of Ric-Tic and in 1968 paid $1 million for the signature of many of the label's artists.[2]
Recording artists
Many early recordings on the Ric-Tic label by artists such as Freddie Gorman, Edwin Starr, and J. J. Barnes were re-released in the 1970s by Motown to coincide with the popularity of the Northern soul music scene in the UK.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Ric-Tic Records - The Epitome of Detroit Soul". www.groovesvilleusa.com. Retrieved 3 May 2012.
- ^ "Ric-Tic Records". www.soulbot.com. Retrieved 3 May 2012.