Memphis music promoter, co-founder of Ardent Records John King dies
The Memphis Listening Lab is a public space that boasts tens of thousands of vinyl records, CDs and books, as well as listening stations and a recording booth. Before he died, John King donated his sizable music collection to the labs. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
At 15 years old, along with legendary music producer John Fry and future FedEx CEO Fred Smith, King co-founded Ardent Records in 1959.
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Alicia Davidson is a lifelong Memphis resident and graduate of The University of Memphis College of Journalism and Strategic Media. When not scribbling about the latest Memphis news, you will find her reading historical biographies, cooking Italian cuisine and practicing vinyasa yoga.
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