Legendary Record Shop Skippy White’s Closing After 59 Years In Boston

BOSTON — Fans of R & B, jazz and gospel music are singing the blues. The legendary Skippy White’s in Boston is closing. After nearly 60 years selling records, cassettes and CDs, Skippy is calling it quits. The fabled music store owner says it’s just a sign of the times.

“We started business in 1961 selling Black music,” Skippy said. The crowded music store has moved around Boston over the years. For the last 15 its home has been on Columbus Ave. in Egleston Square

“We were selling rhythm and blues and soul music. And we added blues, gospel, oldies, reggae,” Skippy said.

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