9. In the mid 1980's the original company closed after filing for bankruptcy protection.
9. In the mid 1980's the original company closed after filing for bankruptcy protection. The label was revived a decade later after being acquired by Sugartown Worldwide Inc. Lilly retired from the day-to-day operations in 1993, and stayed on as a consultant for the label.
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