Ecko Records is an American blues and

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, founded in 1995 by John Ward in Memphis,

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. Ecko Records has released albums by

Rufus Thomas Rufus C. Thomas, Jr. (March 26, 1917 – December 15, 2001) was an American rhythm-and-blues, funk, soul and blues singer, songwriter, dancer, DJ and comic entertainer from Memphis, Tennessee. He recorded for several labels, including Chess ...

, Barbara Carr,

Denise LaSalle Ora Denise Allen (July 16, 1934 – January 8, 2018), known by the stage name Denise LaSalle, was an American blues, R&B and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer who, since the death of Koko Taylor, had been recognized as the "Queen of ...

, Lee "Shot" Williams, Bill Coday, Earl Gaines, O.B. Buchana, Ollie Nightingale, Carl Sims, Quinn Golden, and numerous others. Ecko Records continues to operate in Memphis. 'Ecko Records' is also a separate record label operating in the

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. Set up and founded by two

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(Davey Boy and Nicky G) it is based on bassline house ( dance) and have tracks signed up to

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and All Around the World.

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