Al Benson
American businessman and radio promoter (1908–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the American basketball player, see Al Benson (basketball).
Arthur Bernard Leaner (June 30, 1908 – September 6, 1978), who was known professionally as Al Benson, was an American radio DJ, music promoter and record label owner in Chicago between the 1940s and 1960s. He was particularly significant for his promotion of rhythm and blues music and black involvement in the recording industry in Chicago.[1]
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Born | Arthur Bernard Leaner (1908-06-30)June 30, 1908 Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
Died | September 6, 1978(1978-09-06) (aged 70) |
Occupation(s) | Radio DJ, music promoter, preacher, businessman, civil rights activist |
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Leaner was also an ordained minister and activist, and became an important figure in the civil rights movement in Chicago. In 2017 he was inducted into the Blues Hall of Fame.