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- ↑ The Los Angeles Times , August 11, 2004 - Hunter Hancock, 88; Brought R&B; to L.A. Radio Stations in 1940s
- ↑ The Washington Post , - Blues, Rock DJ Hunter Hancock, 88
- ↑ ARLD: the American Record Label Directory and Dating Guide, 1940-1959, Galen Gart, ISBN 0936433116, 9780936433110 - Page 216
- ↑ Billboard, June 4, 1966 - Page 3 Executive Turntable
- ↑ The Billboard , May 25, 1959 - Page 8 15 MORE JOIN LABEL PARADE
- ↑ Discogs - Various – The Best Of Swingin Records
- ↑ Schwann Record & Tape Guide, Volume 39, Issue 2 - Page C-405
- ↑ AllMusic - Various Artists, The Golden Era of Doo-Wops: Swingin' Records