John Dolphina nd Lionel Hampton Photo

From: Photo Flash: Meet the Dolphins - The History Behind the World Premiere Musical RECORDED IN HOLLYWOOD

In 1948, a decade before Motown, black businessman and entrepreneur John Dolphin opened his soon-to-be world famous Dolphin's of Hollywood record store in South Los Angeles, just off legendary Central Avenue. Bringing this little-known slice of L.A. history to life on stage, the world premiere of Recorded in Hollywood opens at the Lillian Theatre on April 11. Scroll down for photos of the real Dolphin family and their iconic business!