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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1974 June 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1974 June 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 June 17.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his experiences as one of the first A&R directors in Nashville. Discussion includes his career start; his early interest in country music; his interest as a record collector; his start with Capitol Records as a salesman; his move to Atlanta as branch manager for Capitol; his early experiences as a promoter; his transfer to Nashville and experiences establishing Capitol's presence in country music; comments on the growth of country music and changes within the industry; memories from his work with Tex Ritter; recording the Carlisle's hit "No Help Wanted"; memories of Fred Rose; comments on the work of early country promoters J. L. Frank and Oscar Davis; the impact of rock & roll on country music; his move to Mercury Records; his artist roster at Mercury; Mel Foree as an effective song promoter; the payola issue; and memories from his work with the Grand Ole Opry.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 50 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 June 22.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his years at Capitol Records. Discussion includes his career prior to his work in the music industry; joining Capitol as a salesman; the popularity of country music among military personnel; Capitol's growth as a label; his experiences as a salesman based in Charlotte; experiences promoting "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) in the Carolinas; the growth of country music; memories of Tex Ritter; his move to Atlanta as branch manager for Capitol; comments on his decision to leave the record business; working with Lee Gillette; the contrast between the development of a pop hit and a country hit; Capitol's market for children's recordings; competition between record labels; working with Fred Rose; working with James and Martha Carson; comments on the Grand Ole Opry system; acts he recorded as A&R director for Capitol, including Carl Butler, Jimmie Skinner, and Hank Thompson; and comments on his experiences working for Capitol.

ArchivalResource: 4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 54 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1974 June 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1974 June 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 June 17.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his experiences as one of the first A&R directors in Nashville. Discussion includes his career start; his early interest in country music; his interest as a record collector; his start with Capitol Records as a salesman; his move to Atlanta as branch manager for Capitol; his early experiences as a promoter; his transfer to Nashville and experiences establishing Capitol's presence in country music; comments on the growth of country music and changes within the industry; memories from his work with Tex Ritter; recording the Carlisle's hit "No Help Wanted"; memories of Fred Rose; comments on the work of early country promoters J. L. Frank and Oscar Davis; the impact of rock & roll on country music; his move to Mercury Records; his artist roster at Mercury; Mel Foree as an effective song promoter; the payola issue; and memories from his work with the Grand Ole Opry.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 50 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1975 February 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1975 February 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 25.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about the development of the country music industry, focusing on the 1950s. Discussion includes his early career at Mercury Records; Mercury artists he worked with including the Carlisles, the Stanley Brothers, and Carl Story; the original Country Music Disc Jockey Convention; the start of the Country Music Association (CMA) and issues facing the early organization; comments on Colonel Tom Parker; comments on the early 1950s trend of duet recordings; and memories of Bob Atcher and Mitch Miller.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 5 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 September 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 September 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 26.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his career at Mercury Records. Discussion includes the decision to leave Capitol Records; his recruitment by Mercury Records; the scope of his responsibilities at Mercury; his experiences with Mercury's country recordings, including the company's relationship with independent distributors; reflections on the operating procedures at Mercury; moving his home base to Chicago; promoting Mercury's records; the success of the Flatt & Scruggs Mercury recordings; and comments on Mercury acts he worked with, including Carl Story, the Stanley Brothers, Jerry Byrd, Johnny Horton, Jimmy Dean, Benny Martin, Sue Thompson, Ernie Lee, and the Carlisles.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 10 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1986 October 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1986 October 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Oct. 2.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick gives an overview of his work for Capitol Records. Discussion includes his work with Tex Ritter; promoting gospel quartets, promoting his acts to the Grand Ole Opry; Hank Thompson's early career; coming to Nashville as the first full-time country A&R director; working with the Opry management staff; comments on the Castle Recording Studio; comments on the popularity of the Louisiana Hayride; promoting Tennessee Ernie Ford; and memories from his years with Capitol.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 26 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1975 February 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1975 February 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 25.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about the development of the country music industry, focusing on the 1950s. Discussion includes his early career at Mercury Records; Mercury artists he worked with including the Carlisles, the Stanley Brothers, and Carl Story; the original Country Music Disc Jockey Convention; the start of the Country Music Association (CMA) and issues facing the early organization; comments on Colonel Tom Parker; comments on the early 1950s trend of duet recordings; and memories of Bob Atcher and Mitch Miller.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 5 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 16.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his experiences as manager of the Grand Ole Opry during the late 1950s. Discussion includes the decision to accept the position at WSM, Nashville; WSM's relationship with Jim Denny; the impact of the Philip Morris Show on the Opry; the impact of rock & roll on country music and how he responded as Opry manager; acts he brought to the Opry, including Stonewall Jackson, Johnny Cash, and the Louvin Brothers; special promotions he ran for the Opry; advertising accounts he brought to the Opry; attempts at selling the Opry to television; the formation of the Country Music Association (CMA); Harry Stone's hiring to manage the CMA; early CMA goals; the role of Connie B. Gay and Wesley Rose in establishing the CMA's role within the industry; the development of the Acuff-Rose Artist Corporation and comments on artists managed, including Don Gibson, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Carl Butler; an overview of his move to Warner Brothers and later to Philips Records; his responsibilities as the country sales and promotion director for Mercury in Nashville, including his work with Shelby Singleton; his independent label Athena Record; and highlights from his work with Hickory Records.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 28 minutes)

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1986 October 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1986 October 2; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Oct. 2.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick gives an overview of his work for Capitol Records. Discussion includes his work with Tex Ritter; promoting gospel quartets, promoting his acts to the Grand Ole Opry; Hank Thompson's early career; coming to Nashville as the first full-time country A&R director; working with the Opry management staff; comments on the Castle Recording Studio; comments on the popularity of the Louisiana Hayride; promoting Tennessee Ernie Ford; and memories from his years with Capitol.

ArchivalResource: 2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 26 minutes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841241 View

Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 16.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his experiences as manager of the Grand Ole Opry during the late 1950s. Discussion includes the decision to accept the position at WSM, Nashville; WSM's relationship with Jim Denny; the impact of the Philip Morris Show on the Opry; the impact of rock & roll on country music and how he responded as Opry manager; acts he brought to the Opry, including Stonewall Jackson, Johnny Cash, and the Louvin Brothers; special promotions he ran for the Opry; advertising accounts he brought to the Opry; attempts at selling the Opry to television; the formation of the Country Music Association (CMA); Harry Stone's hiring to manage the CMA; early CMA goals; the role of Connie B. Gay and Wesley Rose in establishing the CMA's role within the industry; the development of the Acuff-Rose Artist Corporation and comments on artists managed, including Don Gibson, the Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, and Carl Butler; an overview of his move to Warner Brothers and later to Philips Records; his responsibilities as the country sales and promotion director for Mercury in Nashville, including his work with Shelby Singleton; his independent label Athena Record; and highlights from his work with Hickory Records.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 28 minutes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841242 View

Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 September 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 September 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 26.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his career at Mercury Records. Discussion includes the decision to leave Capitol Records; his recruitment by Mercury Records; the scope of his responsibilities at Mercury; his experiences with Mercury's country recordings, including the company's relationship with independent distributors; reflections on the operating procedures at Mercury; moving his home base to Chicago; promoting Mercury's records; the success of the Flatt & Scruggs Mercury recordings; and comments on Mercury acts he worked with, including Carl Story, the Stanley Brothers, Jerry Byrd, Johnny Horton, Jimmy Dean, Benny Martin, Sue Thompson, Ernie Lee, and the Carlisles.

ArchivalResource: 3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 10 minutes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841240 View

Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Title: Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 June 22.

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his years at Capitol Records. Discussion includes his career prior to his work in the music industry; joining Capitol as a salesman; the popularity of country music among military personnel; Capitol's growth as a label; his experiences as a salesman based in Charlotte; experiences promoting "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) in the Carolinas; the growth of country music; memories of Tex Ritter; his move to Atlanta as branch manager for Capitol; comments on his decision to leave the record business; working with Lee Gillette; the contrast between the development of a pop hit and a country hit; Capitol's market for children's recordings; competition between record labels; working with Fred Rose; working with James and Martha Carson; comments on the Grand Ole Opry system; acts he recorded as A&R director for Capitol, including Carl Butler, Jimmie Skinner, and Hank Thompson; and comments on his experiences working for Capitol.

ArchivalResource: 4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 54 minutes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841239 View