Rose, Wesley

Biographical notes:

Music publishing executive. Born February 11, 1918. Died April 26, 1990. Full name: Wesley Herman Rose. Son of songwriter and publisher, Fred Rose. In 1945 he was appointed general manager of Acuff-Rose Publications and in 1954 he became president of the organization. Promoted many notable careers, including Hank Williams, the Everly Brothers, and Roy Orbison. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1975 August 28; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Aug. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841114

From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1974 December 10; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Dec. 10. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841116

From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1984. 1984. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297606

From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1975 March 12; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 12. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841115

From the description of Oral history interview with Wesley Rose; 1985 October 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1985 Oct. 30. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841315

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Subjects:

  • Country music
  • Music publishers
  • Music publishers
  • Sound recording executives and producers
  • Sound recording executives and producers

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