MD Records - The Musical Journey of Tommy Rodgers MD Records are thrilled to continue our musical journey by returning to Detroit and collaborating with Gary Rubin of Pioneer studio fame. Building upon the success of the immensely popular Alfreda Brockington release, we are excited to delve into the rich musical landscape of Detroit once again.
great pleasure to unveil two more releases from the Pioneer Vaults

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Edited July 19, 20232 yr by Backstreetniter

Great story and great work by you all, keep it up.

2 minutes ago, Chalky said:

Great story and great work by you all, keep it up.

Many thanks, Chalky! Also thank you for the support in getting these tracks "out there".

great stuff. well done to all concerned

7 hours ago, Dave Pinch said:

great stuff. well done to all concerned

Many thanks Dave.

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Hi Jordan,

another fine release and story following on from The New Loves/Gambrells story & Pioneer Studios.

I guess you already know some, if not all of this (but in case); Gary started 2 labels, one of which was Empire intended for R&B and Pioneer for Rock and Roll (as your photo shows -Pioneer Exterior Shot - Notice Window; Empire Records / Pioneer Records).

Gary anticipated releasing his first 8 records on/by Sept 1st 1966 ( he'd been in operation 5 months then). Not just 21 year old Gary Rubin but also Sherwood "Woody" Swartz and Alan Sussman.

I once saw that The Detroit Vibrations (who became The Finest Our) recorded at Pioneer. By the way, i'm not convinced they morphed into Fridjid Pink as Discogs & JM have it. 

Anyhow i do believe Dan Mason was organist with The Detroit Vibrations but never found the others. Maybe you know?.  Interestingly but perhaps coincidentally The Detroit Vibrations could often been found playing at The Empire Club, a gambling casino (which became Cal & Jerry's), Collinsville, East St. Louis.