Album, Record & Cover - Al Hibbler
Object number2002.352.01
Datec. 1960
MediumPaper, Ink, Vinyl
Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Al Hibbler (1915-2001) was an American vocalist who had several pop hits and lived in Little Rock, Arkansas, as a child where he attended Arkansas School for the Blind. He began his career singing for Duke Ellington’s orchestra and while with Ellington, Hibbler won the Esquire New Star Award in 1947 and the Down Beat Award for Best Band Vocalist in 1949. During his solo career, he produced hit songs such as “After the Lights Go Down Low”, “Never Turn Back”, and his most popular, “Unchained Melody”.
An Al Hibbler album entitled "Here's Hibbler!". The album cover features a photograph of Hibbler seated on a prop against a blue background. He is dressed ina gray suit, red tie, and brown shoes. The album title and artists' name is printed in white text. The album was produced by Decca Records.
Status
Not on view
