Columbia founded Epic Records in 1953. In 1956, Conkling left Columbia, he would help establish the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences before eventually becoming the first president of the newly launched Warner Bros. Records, and Goddard Lieberson began the first of two stints as head of the record company. In 1958, Columbia founded another label, Date Records, which initially issued rockabilly music. COUNT 5
QSN1 In what year was Epic Records created? ANS1 1953 QSN2 What company created Epic Records? ANS2 Columbia QSN3 Who was one of the creators of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences? ANS3 Conkling QSN4 What did Conkling later go on to lead? ANS4 Warner Bros. Records QSN5 What type of music was Date Records known for? ANS5 rockabilly