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  • May 19, 1967
    Ralph Stanley holds his first recording session as a solo artist in Cincinnati, Ohio
    Mar 5, 1968
    Syd Nathan dies of heart disease in Miami Beach, Florida. He founded King Records, which contributed to the careers of Moon Mullican, Hawkshaw Hawkins and The Delmore Brothers. Nathan also wrote "I'll Sail My Ship Alone" and "Goodnight Irene"
    Oct 9, 1968
    King Records is sold to Starday, seven months after the death of King founder Syd Nathan. Among the master tapes changing hands are recordings by Moon Mullican, Hawkshaw Hawkins, Cowboy Copas and The Delmore Brothers
    Jul 14, 1969
    Ralph Stanley holds his final recording session for King Records in Nashville
    Nov 23, 2008
    A plaque is unveiled at 1540 Brewster Avenue in Cincinnati to honor King Records, a former occupant of the building. The label represented Cowboy Copas, The Stanley Brothers, Moon Mullican and Hawkshaw Hawkins

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