Elektra Records 60th Anniversary

Beaverton, OR (TOP40 Charts/ t Atlantic Recording Corp) -- 2010 marks the 60th Anniversary of Elektra Records, one of the most revered labels in the history of modern music. In celebration, the company has launched Elektra60.com, an innovative, interactive digital experience that tells the stories of the legendary artists, the music, and the culture that have defined the label over the past six decades. Conceived and curated by Elektra founder Jac Holzman, Elektra60.com is a dramatic, user-controlled Timeline that traces the history of the company from its beginnings in 1950 to the present day, highlighting nearly 100 significant artists.

Among the site�s many features are areas devoted to: Essential Elektra Artists (including bios and photo galleries); Elektra Chief Executives And The Artists They Signed (a chronology); Dreams Of Vinyl � the story of the LP by Jac Holzman; Doors From The Inside � six 45-minute audio excerpts from Holzman�s acclaimed 1988 Doors radio series; Rubaiyat � Elektra�s 40th Anniversary collection (1990) featuring then-current Elektra artists covering songs from the Elektra catalog; The Zodiac: Cosmic Sounds � the legendary psychedelic concept album revolving around the signs of the Zodiac; and a Discussion Forum for comments and dialog relating to the Timeline.

Visit Elektra60.com for more.