Nelson, Ken, 1911-2008

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Dates:
Birth 1911-01-19
Death 2008-01-06

Biographical notes:

Music industry executive. Born January 19, 1911. Career most active 1950s-1960s. Full name: Kenneth F. Nelson. Country recording chief for Capitol Records, 1951-1969. Artist roster included Jean Shepard, Ferlin Husky, Faron Young, Buck Owens, and Merle Haggard. Principal, Central Songs publishing company. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.

From the description of Oral history interview with Ken Nelson; 1975 April 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 2. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841090

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Subjects:

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

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  • United States (as recorded)