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Juggy Murray (Henry Murray Jones Jr.) was born on 24 November, 1923 in Charleston, South Carolina, U.S., is an American record label owner, producer, singer-songwriter (1923–2005). Discover Juggy Murray's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Henry Murray Jones Jr.
Occupation Record-label owner, producer, singer-songwriter
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 24 November 1923
Birthday 24 November
Birthplace Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.
Date of death 8 February, 2005
Died Place Bronx, New York City
Nationality United States

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1923

Juggy Murray (November 24, 1923 – February 8, 2005) was an American record label owner, producer and singer-songwriter.

He co-founded Sue Records which launched the career of Ike & Tina Turner.

Subsidiary labels under the Sue were Symbol, Broadway, Eastern and Crackerjack.

Murray recorded artists Don Covay, Jimmy McGriff, Inez Foxx, and Baby Washington, as well as releasing solo records.

Murray was born in Charleston, South Carolina and raised in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan.

His nickname, "Juggy", derived from his near-blind grandfather, who would ask Murray to bring his favorite jug and fill it up with liquor.

1957

Murray worked in real estate in Harlem before he and producer Bobby Robinson co-founded Sue Records in 1957.

1958

Initially, they intended to sell R&B music to the African American community in New York, but in 1958 with "Itchy Twitchy Feeling" by Bobby Hendricks was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

1960

In 1960, Murray signed Ike & Tina Turner to Sue Records.

He offered a $25,000 advance for a four-year contract after hearing their demo.

Their debut single, "A Fool in Love", peaked at No. 2 on the R&B chart and crossed over into Hot 100.

Their success continued with a string of hits, including "I Idolize You," "It's Gonna Work Out Fine," and "Poor Fool."

Murray even managed them for a period.

1962

In 1962, Ike & Tina Turner along with Placid Music Corporation sued Murray, Sue Records and Sue's publishing affiliate Saturn Music for breach of contract and royalties.

In 1962, Murray signed Barbara George to the label.

He paid $25,000 for her contract from A.F.O. Records.

A.F.O. Records were distributed by Sue.

As the Sixties progressed, Sue's sub labels produced hits such as "Mockingbird" by brother-and-sister duo Inez & Charlie Foxx and "She Blew a Good Thing" by The Poets on Symbol Records.

1964

Sue was originally licensed by Decca Records and issued on London Records until 1964, after Murray reached an agreement with Chris Blackwell, founder of Island Records.

1965

In July 1965, Murray signed guitarist Jimi Hendrix to an exclusive two-year contract to Sue Records, but no recordings were released.

1966

After a breach of contract involving Decca issuing recordings which weren't affiliated with Sue, Murray terminated their agreement and returned to Decca in 1966.

1968

In 1968, Murray took a $100,000 loan from United Artists that was secured by Sue assets.

After failing to pay off the debt, United Artists assumed ownership of Sue Records masters and Saturn Music publishing.

He also lost the "Sue building" which consisted of offices and Juggy Sound Studio in Manhattan.

Murray moved to California and recorded a few singles.

1970

In the 1970s, he launched Juggernaught and Jupiter Records.

1976

He released his debut album Inside America on his Jupiter label in 1976, which was popular on the UK dancefloors.

The title track made the Top Forty in Britain.

1977

That album was followed by Rhythm and Blues in 1977.

He continued to work into the new millennium, producing and promoting up and coming artists.

Speaking of Baby Washington, Murray once said, "I would rather record her than eat."

2005

Murray died on February 8, 2005, at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, New York.

Though Murray was 81 and suffering from Parkinson's disease, he and Baby Washington had been working on recording comeback material.