The Record Man (2015)
Before there was a music business there was Henry Stone
THE RECORD MAN is a uniquely American story of how a group of musical underdogs with raw talent and diverse backgrounds, led by the indefatigable determination of one man, Henry Stone, exported the music of Miami to the world. Before there was a “music business” there was Henry Stone, “The Record Man”. From distributing records out of his '48 Packard to establishing TK Records as the largest independent label of the 1970s, Henry had an ear for hits. His funky eight-track studio and chart topping family of artists including KC and the Sunshine Band, led to the original Miami Sound and birth of Disco. When his empire collapsed on a baseball field in Chicago in 1979, Henry didn’t miss a beat launching Miami Freestyle. Turning personal tragedy into an opportunity to empower others, through Henry Stone we witness the dramatic arc of the record business from inception through the digital age. With photographs unearthed after 40 years, THE RECORD MAN captures a forgotten musical history.
Cast
- Kyle Becker - Young Henry Stone
- Henry K. Stone - Self
- Steve Alaimo - Self
- Bobby Caldwell - Self
- Harry Wayne Casey - Self
- Willie Clarke - Self
- Clarence Reid - Self
- Anita Ward - Self
- Betty Wright - Self
Keywords
miami, florida, 1970s, disco dancing
Trailer
The Record Man TrailerFrequently Asked Questions
- What is The Record Man about?
- THE RECORD MAN is a uniquely American story of how a group of musical underdogs with raw talent and diverse backgrounds, led by the indefatigable determination of one man, Henry Stone, exported the music of Miami to the world. Before there was a “music business” there was Henry Stone, “The Record Man”. From distributing records out of his '48 Packard to establishing TK Records as the largest independent label of the 1970s, Henry had an ear for hits. His funky eight-track studio and chart topping family of artists including KC and the Sunshine Band, led to the original Miami Sound and birth of Disco. When his empire collapsed on a baseball field in Chicago in 1979, Henry didn’t miss a beat launching Miami Freestyle. Turning personal tragedy into an opportunity to empower others, through Henry Stone we witness the dramatic arc of the record business from inception through the digital age. With photographs unearthed after 40 years, THE RECORD MAN captures a forgotten musical history.
- Who directed The Record Man?
- The Record Man was directed by Mark Moormann.
- Who stars in The Record Man?
- The Record Man stars Kyle Becker, Henry K. Stone, Steve Alaimo, Bobby Caldwell, Harry Wayne Casey, Willie Clarke.
- How long is The Record Man?
- The Record Man has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Record Man?
- The Record Man is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was The Record Man produced?
- The Record Man was produced in Bahamas, United States of America.