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From hillbilly to funk to rock 'n' roll, this documentary looks at the biggest hits out of King Records

Many of us know the story of King Records and the Godfather of Soul James Brown, but have you heard of Grampa Jones, Hank Ballard, and Little Willie John?

A new documentary called “King of Them All: The Story of King Records,” pays tribute to King Records and the pioneering way it shaped funk, soul, and 'rock n' roll.

Guests:

  • Yemi Oyediran, director, "King of Them All"
  • Darren Blasé, co-founder, Shake It Records
  • John Curley, bassist, Afghan Whigs

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Updated: April 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM EDT
This segment first aired Feb. 25, 2025.
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