Dunhill Records was started by Lou Adler , Al Bennett, Pierre Cossette and Bobby Roberts in 1964 as Dunhill Productions, originally for the purpose of releasing Johnny Rivers recordings on Imperial Records. It became a record label in 1965 and was distributed by ABC Records. Adler sold his shares to ABC Records in 1966, this created ABC Dunhill Records. Afterwards Adler launched Ode Records.
Some of the better known Dunhill artists include Barry McGuire, The Mamas & the Papas, Three Dog Night, and
The Grass Roots .
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