The site of the long-ago demolished spot where Paramount Records recorded some of the greatest 78s in history.
Honoring early blues and jazz recordings in Grafton
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Paramount Plaza is a museum in Grafton honoring Paramount Records. This site marks the location where the label recorded early blues and jazz musicians on 78s.
The site of the long-ago demolished spot where Paramount Records recorded some of the greatest 78s in history.
It seems improbable that Grafton on the Blues Trail. However, Paramount Records firmly planted a stake firmly in the ground by recording some of the early blues and jazz musicians. It is well known that British Invasion bands like The Rolling Stones were influenced by blues musicians like Muddy Waters who in turn were influenced by musicians like Charlie Patton and Son House.

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