The Sounds of Steeltown

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Gary, Indiana's Steeltown Records is best remembered for issuing the first ever recording from Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five - but the label was home to a fantastic collective of musicians and songwriters who deserve greater recognition. This week, dive into the music of artists connected to the Steeltown label - including Lou D. Washington, Robert Lee, Gordon Keith, and Maurice Rodgers.

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Steeltown Records is remembered for issuing the first ever recording from the Jackson 5 - but the label was home to a fantastic collective of musicians and songwriters who deserve greater recognition.

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