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Aligator Records - The Real Blues

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Genuine Houserockin Music Since 1971

From 1971, the year that was founded by blues lover Bruce Iglauer till today, proudly independent Alligator Records is home to some of the world's foremost blues and roots rock talent and is regarded by fans and the media alike as the top contemporary blues record label in the world...

The Washington Post said, "Alligator is the premiere blues label." The Chicago Sun-Times stated, "Alligator is numero uno among indie blues labels, with artists representing the best in contemporary blues."

When Koko Taylor came to Alligator in 1975, it was a risky move for the label. Koko had recorded blues hits in the 1960s, but had been out of the limelight for years. Iglauer knew how to record guitarists, but wasn't sure about working with a vocalist. Fortunately Alligator, now with a staff of two, turned out to be a perfect fit for Taylor's giant voice and charisma. The label's efforts and perseverance, combined with Taylor's force-of-nature talent, focus and drive, turned Taylor into a bona fide star—and in turn gave Alligator a newfound prestige—with fans ultimately crowning her The Queen Of The Blues...

Other artists took notice of what Alligator was accomplishing. In 1978, blues legend Albert Collins signed as Alligator's first non-Chicago artist, and before long he catapulted to the top of the blues world. Feature stories and radio airplay—fueled by Alligator's promotional know-how—helped Collins become one of the most recognized names in the blues. He grew from playing small clubs to performing in concert halls and at major festivals around the country and overseas...

Since its inception, Alligator has always kept a close eye both on new artists and new technologies. In the 1970s, the company produced LPs, cassettes and 8-track tapes. In the 1980s, Alligator was the first blues company to produce CDs, and in the 1990s Alligator was among the first labels to market its catalog over the Internet. These days, alligator.com, the label's website, and its social media sites are instantly updated with the latest news and tour dates. At the website, visitors can listen to hundreds of songs on our jukebox while reading bios of every artist, get free downloads and purchase CDs and other blues-related merchandise. Alligator is also deeply involved in the downloading worlds, working closely with almost all of the legitimate download services, making thousands of Alligator tracks available for instant online purchase...

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