Pinson, Bobby

Country music scholar and record collector. Died 2003. Well-known collector, his collection of early country recordings was acquired by the Country Music Foundation (CMF) in the early 1970s to become the core of the recordings collection housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. CMF staff member 1972-2001. Recognized for his knowledge and scholarship, especially in regard to country recordings prior to 1942. Research editor for Country Music Records: a Discography (New York: Oxford University Press, 2004).

From the description of Oral history interview with Bob Pinson; 1978; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1978. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841103