Bands & Musicians in Gary, IN
Gary gave rise to Vee-Jay Records, one of the first major black-owned labels in the United States, which recorded blues, doo-wop, and R&B before expanding into rock and soul. The city is also the childhood home of the Jackson family, whose influence on pop and soul music spans generations. Gary's legacy remains rooted in Chicago's blues and gospel orbit, while local venues and regional festivals continue to host live R&B and jazz.
Gary gave rise to Vee-Jay Records, one of the first major black-owned labels in the United States, which recorded blues, doo-wop, and R&B before expanding into rock and soul. The city is also the childhood home of the Jackson family, whose influence on pop and soul music spans generations. Gary's legacy remains rooted in Chicago's blues and gospel orbit, while local venues and regional festivals continue to host live R&B and jazz.
About the music scene
Gary gave rise to Vee-Jay Records, one of the first major black-owned labels in the United States, which recorded blues, doo-wop, and R&B before expanding into rock and soul. The city is also the childhood home of the Jackson family, whose influence on pop and soul music spans generations. Gary's legacy remains rooted in Chicago's blues and gospel orbit, while local venues and regional festivals continue to host live R&B and jazz.
Top genres
Top venues
- Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
- The Venue at Horseshoe
- Dirtty's Jazz and Blues Club
- On the Roxx
- U.S. Steel Yard
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