S3 E60 - The History of Musical Talent from the El Grotto Lounge in Battle Creek, Michigan

Tales of Southwest Michigan's Past

In this episode, I explore the history of the musical talent that emerged from those that performed at the El Grotto Lounge in Battle Creek, Michigan. The establishment was owned and operated by Robert 'Snap' Montgomery and Helen Evans Montgomery, and it was opened in 1949.

Over its 40+ years of existence, some of the performers who started their early days at the El Grotto went onto achieve great success in the record business. Names like Al Green, Wade Flemons, Johnny & Jackey, The Velvelettes and Junior Walker & the All-Stars were some of the most notable ones.

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