James Brown was the jewel in the crown, but the throne of Cincinnati’s King Records always belonged to its irascible founder, Syd Nathan. This is the 70th anniversary of the legendary record label and studio. It closed shop nearly 40 years ago, in a now long-neglected warehouse on the neighborhood border of Evanston and Walnut Hills, but its impact still reverberates across today’s music.

Muscle Shoals
2013
7.2/10

Amazing Grace
2018
7.1/10

That's Entertainment!
1974
7.4/10

It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley
2025
7.8/10

Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019
7.1/10

Sound City
2013
7.4/10

Howard
2018
6.8/10

Echo in the Canyon
2019
6.8/10

The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
2020
7.6/10

Making Waves: The Art of Cinematic Sound
2019
6.9/10

Western Stars
2019
7.0/10

Katy Perry: Part of Me
2012
7.1/10

Adele One Night Only
2021
7.8/10

What Happened, Miss Simone?
2015
7.4/10

Shine a Light
2008
6.8/10

The Only Girl in the Orchestra
2023
6.5/10

OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
2022
7.8/10

Daft Punk Unchained
2015
7.2/10

Live Aid
1985
7.9/10

Avicii: True Stories
2017
8.0/10
The Night That Changed Rock
2019
0/10