Women of King

Your Music, My Music, Our Music:
Cincinnati Women Musicians at King Records and Today

by Christine Anderson

From Abernathy to Young

Women were essential to the success of King Records—as musicians, members of King’s racially integrated workplace, and consumers. Christine Anderson and her team did a remarkable job putting together this Women of King vision - take a look and explore songs and interviews by the Women of King as well, contemporary artists that contribute to the music and conversation. For more information follow the links below or visit the database.

 

“I learned to yodel from my grandmother, who came from Switzerland. I sang on the radio in Kansas City at the age of 17, and a short time later I was hired by WLW Radio in Cincinnati.”

Bonnie Lou

One of the first female Rock and Roll singers, King Records artist