Russell Hunting - creator of the Michael Casey character Photo: Public Domain
Long before the advent of radio, the phonograph and gramophone were being used as creative media.
Hear about the 'Descriptive' category of recordings from the 1890s, and one of its biggest stars, Russell Hunting, notorious for his 'Michael Casey' character.
Related Links:
Archaeophone Records - specialising in early recordings.
Patrick Feaster - researcher and educator specializing in the history and culture of early sound media.
Sound Of The Hound - Five blogs about Russell Hunting, in reverse order.
