Los Angeles, CA. Record producer Don Was and independent movie producer Lakeshore Entertainment have joined forces to buy Will Records, the Seattle-based independent record label.
Was and Lakeshore plan to use Will Records to supply cutting edge soundtracks for Lakeshore’s film and television projects. At the same time, they plan to build the label’s roster of artists, which currently includes “grandaddy,” whose debut album is due in early ’97; Katies Dimples, a new act already involved with Was as producer; Lucky Me; Hitting Birth; and Sage.
Will Records was founded in 1993 by Skip Williamson. It began as a basement operation, in support of Williamson’s brother’s band, Sage. From there, Williamson branched out and began to sign and record new acts. Will Records became the first non-partner affiliate label distributed by Alternative Distribution Alliance.
Don Was is one of the most successful record producers in the music industry, winner of the Grammy Award for Producer of the Year in 1995. He has worked with the Rolling Stones (“Voodoo Lounge”), Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and Elton John. He recently signed a multi-year directing and producing deal with Lakeshore Entertainment.
Don Was on the deal: “Skip Williamson has put together an incredible roster of new talent that’s going to accomplish great things. I find it genuinely exciting to be involved in this venture, because I know it’s just a matter of time before Will Records reaches a new plateau. It’s a good feeling to know that I’ll be there when it does.”
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