TYSCOT RECORDS CELEBRATES 30 YEARS IN BUSINESS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2006
Indianapolis, IN (BlackNews.com) - Tyscot Records, the Indianapolis based company that is recognized by many industry experts as the oldest Black owned gospel recording label in the nation, is celebrating 30 years in business.
Tyscot was established in 1976 as a recording vehicle for a local church choir. The label gained momentum in the 1980’s with artists such as the Rev. Bill Sawyer and the Christian Tabernacle Choir, and Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts.
Dr. Leonard Scott initially operated the company from offices in his dental practice. In 1988 Dr. Scott’s son Bryant took over the day to day operations, becoming general manager.
During the late 80’s and early 90’s, Tyscot experienced tremendous growth and success mostly due to the recordings of a new artist at that time named Rev. John P. Kee. Rev. Kee and his New Life Community Choir climbed the charts with each successive recording to land in the number one position in 1992 with the recording, We Walk By Faith.
The company faced a severe crisis in 1993 when their distributor filed for bankruptcy and left owing the label money that had been generated from the sale of its albums. This meant, in turn, that Tyscot would not be able to pay its artists.
“But each of our artists stayed with us and renewed their contracts even though there was no guarantee they would be compensated,” said Scott. As the 1990’s progressed, Tyscot experienced tremendous success with John P. Kee, whose 1999 release, Not Guilty, sold more than 500,000 copies and gave Tyscot a Gold Record.
Today Tyscot has a roster of artists who boast a national and international following, including Deitrick Haddon and the Voices of Unity, the Rance Allen Group, Rodnie Bryant, Bishop Larry Trotter, the Inner City Mass Choir, Morris Chapman, Bishop Leonard Scott, VaShawn Mitchell , Chris Jones, DeAndre Patterson, Lucinda Moore, Carman, and the Anointed Pace Sisters.
Dr. Scott operates his dentistry practice, Tyscot Recording Company and Rock Community Church out of a near North side office building. He has released a new book, Soaring with Eagles, and a new CD project, Hymns and Church Songs Live from Alabama, to help celebrate the Tyscot 30 year milestone.
CONTACT:
Leonard Scott, Tyscot
docscott@tyscot.com
317-201-0134
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 6, 2006
Indianapolis, IN (BlackNews.com) - Tyscot Records, the Indianapolis based company that is recognized by many industry experts as the oldest Black owned gospel recording label in the nation, is celebrating 30 years in business.
Tyscot was established in 1976 as a recording vehicle for a local church choir. The label gained momentum in the 1980’s with artists such as the Rev. Bill Sawyer and the Christian Tabernacle Choir, and Robert Turner and the Silver Hearts.
Dr. Leonard Scott initially operated the company from offices in his dental practice. In 1988 Dr. Scott’s son Bryant took over the day to day operations, becoming general manager.
During the late 80’s and early 90’s, Tyscot experienced tremendous growth and success mostly due to the recordings of a new artist at that time named Rev. John P. Kee. Rev. Kee and his New Life Community Choir climbed the charts with each successive recording to land in the number one position in 1992 with the recording, We Walk By Faith.
The company faced a severe crisis in 1993 when their distributor filed for bankruptcy and left owing the label money that had been generated from the sale of its albums. This meant, in turn, that Tyscot would not be able to pay its artists.
“But each of our artists stayed with us and renewed their contracts even though there was no guarantee they would be compensated,” said Scott. As the 1990’s progressed, Tyscot experienced tremendous success with John P. Kee, whose 1999 release, Not Guilty, sold more than 500,000 copies and gave Tyscot a Gold Record.
Today Tyscot has a roster of artists who boast a national and international following, including Deitrick Haddon and the Voices of Unity, the Rance Allen Group, Rodnie Bryant, Bishop Larry Trotter, the Inner City Mass Choir, Morris Chapman, Bishop Leonard Scott, VaShawn Mitchell , Chris Jones, DeAndre Patterson, Lucinda Moore, Carman, and the Anointed Pace Sisters.
Dr. Scott operates his dentistry practice, Tyscot Recording Company and Rock Community Church out of a near North side office building. He has released a new book, Soaring with Eagles, and a new CD project, Hymns and Church Songs Live from Alabama, to help celebrate the Tyscot 30 year milestone.
CONTACT:
Leonard Scott, Tyscot
docscott@tyscot.com
317-201-0134
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