Tommy Boy Records
Appearance
Tommy Boy Records was started in 1981 by Tom Silverman after borrowing $5000 from his parents. In 1985 Warner Bros. bought 50% from his label, but he bought his share back in 1996.
In 1995 he created a joint venture Penalty Records with Neil Levine and Tommy Gospel Records was launched recently.
Tommy Boy Artists
- Afrika Bambaataa
- Biz Markie
- De La Soul
- Digital Underground
- Everlast
- Fanny Pack
- Jonzun Crew
- K7
- Kristine W
- Prince Paul
- Stetsasonic
The list includes both current and former Tommy Boy recording artists.