Don Robey

Songwriter, producer and record executive, born 1 November 1903 in Houston, Texas, died 16 June 1975 in Houston, Texas. Founder and owner of several record labels such as Peacock Records (founded 1949) and Back Beat (2) Records (founded 1957). In 1952 he acquired Duke Records. He also owned the mid 60's label Sure-Shot. Do NOT confuse with Don Carter (2) for/with whom he worked.