Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 January 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Jan. 30.

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Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 January 30; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Jan. 30.

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Music industry executive Joe Johnson recalls the early years of his career, focusing on his work with Columbia in the early 1950s. Discussion includes his education and early career; the influence of Don Law; experiences as a record promoter; his early work as a producer; the influence of Troy Martin; changes in recording; working with Nashville publishers, including Fred Rose; and leaving Columbia to work for Gene Autry.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 28 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772043

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Johnson, Joe, 1927- .

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Music industry executive. Born 1927. Started career in promotion for Columbia Records during the early 1950s. Worked for Gene Autry Enterprises and managed Gene Autry's Golden West Melodies publishing firm during the mid-1950s. In 1957 co-founded Challenge Records with Autry, which he later purchased. Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Board for Challenge/Four Star Record Company and Four Star Publishing Company. From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Johnso...

Johnson, Joe, 1927- .

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6668b38 (person)

Music industry executive. Born 1927. Started career in promotion for Columbia Records during the early 1950s. Worked for Gene Autry Enterprises and managed Gene Autry's Golden West Melodies publishing firm during the mid-1950s. In 1957 co-founded Challenge Records with Autry, which he later purchased. Chief Operating Officer and Chairman of the Board for Challenge/Four Star Record Company and Four Star Publishing Company. From the description of Oral history interview with Joe Johnso...

Johnson, Mary Ann, 1923-

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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