Art Rupe

Art Rupe is a pioneering music industry executive and record producer. He launched Specialty Records , noted for its rhythm and blues, blues, gospel, and early rock and roll music recordings, in Los Angeles in 1946.

Art Rupe is a pioneering music industry executive and record producer. He launched Specialty Records , noted for its rhythm and blues, blues, gospel, and early rock and roll music recordings, in Los Angeles in 1946. See less