Oral history interview with Henry Glover; 1983 March 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 1.

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Oral history interview with Henry Glover; 1983 March 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 1.

Producer Henry Glover discusses working in r&b and country music during the late 1940s through mid-1950s. Discussion includes moving to Cincinnati to work for King Records; details from the King sale; recording technologies; working for Starday-King; evaluating record sales; experiences as a producer; songwriting; working with r&b and country music artists; the r&b and country markets; and the changes brought on by the coming of rock music.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 29 minutes)

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Glover, Henry, 1603-1655

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Music industry executive, producer, and songwriter. Born May 21, 1921. Died April 7, 1991. Full name: Henry Bernard Glover. AKA: Henry Bernard. Career most active late 1940s-1970s. Among the first African-American music executives on a major label. Produced r&b and country music. His production credits include recordings by Bull Moose Jackson, Grandpa Jones, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Moon Mullican. Worked for several record labels, including King Records, Roulette, and Starday-King. Songwriting ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Glover, Henry, 1603-1655

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Music industry executive, producer, and songwriter. Born May 21, 1921. Died April 7, 1991. Full name: Henry Bernard Glover. AKA: Henry Bernard. Career most active late 1940s-1970s. Among the first African-American music executives on a major label. Produced r&b and country music. His production credits include recordings by Bull Moose Jackson, Grandpa Jones, Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Moon Mullican. Worked for several record labels, including King Records, Roulette, and Starday-King. Songwriting ...