John Dolphin (music producer)
John Grayton Dolphin (April 9, 1902 – February 1, 1958), also known as Lovin John, was an African-American businessman, independent record label owner, concert promoter and music producer, who established Dolphin's of Hollywood, an influential record store that remained open 24 hours a day.[1] Dolphin was one of the first and most well respected and successful black businessman and independent record label owner. His contributions to music the industry, jazz, r&b and the formative years of rock & roll are often overlooked. A mini-mogul who had nearly every facet of the record business covered.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | John Grayton Dolphin |
| Also known as | Lovin John, The Toast of the Coast |
| Born | April 9, 1902 Beatrice, Alabama, US |
| Died | February 1, 1958 (aged 55) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Occupation(s) | Record store owner, music producer, concert promoter, DJ |
| Years active | 1946–1958 |
| Labels | Recorded In Hollywood, Cash Records, Money Records, Lucky Records, Ball Records, Dolphin's Of Hollywood |