Phil Walden leaves a musical legacy of the south

The music world has lost a true pioneer. Phil Walden passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer. You may not recognize his name, but you do know the names of the artists that he helped build careers in the music business. Otis Redding...Al Green...Percy Sledge...Sam and Dave. And that's just the tip of the ice cube in your iced tea!

Phil Walden founded Capricorn Records in 1969 in Macon, Georgia. That music label helped define a generation of southern rock bands like the Allman Brothers, the Charlie Daniels Band, Wet Willie, the Marshall Tucker Band and Elvin Bishop.

In later years, Walden helped revive Capricorn and promoted new alternative bands Widespread Panic, 311 and Cake.

Some of Capricorn's biggest albums (year it released) and hit songs:


The Allman Brothers Band at Fillmore East (1971)
"In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed"

Eat A Peach - Allman Brothers Band (1972)
"Ain't Wastin' Time No More"

Beginnings - Allman Brothers Band (1974)
"Whipping Post"

Keep On Smilin' - Wet Willie (1974)
"Keep On Smilin"

Where We All Belong - Marshall Tucker Band (1974)
"Take The Highway"

Struttin' My Stuff - Elvin Bishop (1975)
"Fooled Around And Fell In Love"

Night Of The Living Dregs - Dixie Dregs (1979)
"Night Of The Living Dregs"


Capricorn Records Presents: The Scepter Records Story - Various Artists (1992)
"Dedicated To The One I Love" - Shirelles
"Twist And Shout" - Isley Brothers
"I Say A Little Prayer" - Dionne Warwick
"Hooked On A Feeling" - B.J. Thomas


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