In 1971 Asylum Records the American record label was founded by David Geffen and his partner Elliot Roberts.
Asylum Records is an American record label founded in 1971 by David Geffen and partner Elliot Roberts .. David Geffen. David Geffen. Elliot Roberts. Elliot Roberts. record label. record label. It was taken over by Warner Communications -LRB- now the Warner Music Group -RRB- in 1972 , and later merged with Elektra Records to become Elektra / Asylum Records .. Warner Music Group. Warner Music Group. Warner Communications. Warner Communications. Elektra Records. Elektra Records. Elektra / Asylum Records. Elektra Records#The Asylum Records merger. After various incarnations , today it is geared primarily towards hip-hop , along with rock and alternative metal .. hip-hop. Hip hop music. rock. Rock and roll. alternative metal. alternative metal. It is owned by Warner Music Group , and is currently distributed through Atlantic Records .. Warner Music Group. Warner Music Group. Atlantic Records. Atlantic Records