Like some classical-music festivals, it could commission new works and sponsor the introduction of outstanding unknown musicians.
The new remixes, prepared by relatively unknown musicians outside of the band, became the basis for History Revisited.
I'm the best-known unknown musician in the world.
Nearly all the albums were credited to an unknown black musician named Mingering Mike, and dated from 1968 to 1976.
"It takes a tremendous amount of work to get exposure for a completely unknown young musician," she said.
Do you want to be a bit player all your life, just some faceless unknown musician without even a separate credit?
The early years of Sidewalks became a TV showcase for unknown aspiring musicians and artists.
It's a surprise to hear such fully formed, unknown musicians playing so well.
The lyrics explore a singer's life of an unknown musician who claims that he will "rise to it".
Vonda Shepard, a virtually unknown musician at the time, was featured continually on the show.