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The history of rock and roll is often also the history of record boys who dive into a hole in the market or create their own niche. The Belgian “Dureco gramophone records” played an important role in early rock and roll by, among others. to press the first records of Elvis Presley and to release them here and in Belgium in the years 1956 and 1957. A special Dureco label was “Omega”. Somehow, by 1951, they had secured the rights of small emerging labels or "independents" such as Imperial, King and Federal. In a small series of Omega Nos. 78601 to 78654, 54 records of early precursors to rock and roll were released in 1951-53. These are records by Wynonie Harris, Aaron “T-Bone” Walker, Hot Lips Page, Tiny Bradshaw, James “Wee Willie” Wayne, Big Jay McNeely and Joe Houston. All thumping Jump blues with ripping saxophones. Only released at 78 rpm. Aaron “T-Bone” Walker among others. writer of the blues classic "Stormy Monday Blues" from 1947 was the pioneer on the electric blues guitar. His "single string" solo guitar style has been very influential on B.B. King. His three 78 rpm records on Omega are made for Imperial.
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