Central Business District in Cincinnati in Hamilton County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Herzog Studio (1945-1955) / Hank Williams at Herzog
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 15, 2023
1. Herzog Studio side of marker
Herzog Studio (1945-1955)
Earl "Bucky" Herzog, a WLW radio engineer, opened Cincinnati's first commercial recording studio with his brother Charles on the 2nd floor of 811 Race St. in 1945. Working with artists from Sydney Nathan's King Records, WLW radio musicians, and visiting performers, Herzog recorded Country music before Nashville. Here, landmark sessions by Flatt & Scruggs, Bull Moose Jackson, The Delmore Brothers, Pattie Page and Hank Williams were recorded.
Hank Williams at Herzog
On December 22, 1948, Hank Williams came to the Herzog Studio to record with WLW's Pleasant Valley Boys, the most in-demand session musicians in Country music. They cut "Lovesick Blues” which launched Hank's career into superstardom and led to his invitation to join the Grand Ole Opry. After a 2nd session on August 30, 1949, eight Hank Williams classics were recorded at Herzog, including "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry."
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1945.
Location. 39° 6.292′ N, 84° 30.94′ W. Marker is in Cincinnati, Ohio, in Hamilton County. It is in the Central Business District. Marker is on Race Street near West 9th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Wiltsee Undertaker (within shouting distance of this marker); Fuldner Mortuary (within shouting distance of this marker); William Henry Harrison (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Piatt Park (about 400 feet away); Covenant - First Presbyterian Church (about 500 feet away); Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County (about 500 feet away); Cincinnati Bell Telephone Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Cincinnati Gymnasium and Athletic Club (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cincinnati.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 15, 2023
2. Hank Williams at Herzog side of marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 15, 2023
3. Herzog Studio (1945-1955) / Hank Williams at Herzog Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 18, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 11, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 83 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 11, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
