The Founders

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Founder's Photos


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Herb Abramson James Bracken and Vivian Carter Leonard and Phil Chess

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Lew Chudd Ahmet Ertegun and Herb Abramson Fred Foster

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George Goldner Berry Gordy Bob Keane

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Morris Levy Sydney Nathan Sam Phillips

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Don Robey Bobby Robinson Art   Rupe


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Robert and Eugene Schwartz Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton Johnny Vincent

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