Talbot, Joe.

Steel guitar player and music industry executive. Born March 25, 1927. Died March 24, 2000. Full name: Joseph Hale Talbot III. Steel guitarist for Hank Snow, 1950-1954. In the 1960s became part owner of two pressing plants, Precision Record Pressing, Inc., and United Record Pressing, Inc. In 1965 he established Harbot Music (with Ted Harris). Managed the Nashville office of SESAC, 1967-1971. In the mid-1980s organized (with daughter Jana) the Talbot Music Group. Served as board chairman for the Country Music Foundation (CMF) and the Country Music Association (CMA), and served as lifetime director for the CMA.

From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Talbot; 1974 March 15; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Mar. 15. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841347

From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Talbot; 1974 April 30; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green; 1974 Apr. 30. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841346