Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 February 14; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Feb. 14.

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Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 February 14; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Feb. 14.

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Music industry executive Joe Johnson discusses his career and the music industry during the early 1960s. Discussion includes artists he worked with, including Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, and Ricky Nelson; experiences working in the music industry in Los Angeles; record distribution and promotion; changes in the overall industry; the business climate of the music industry; and the purchase of Challenge Records, Four Star Records, and Four Star Music.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772044

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, Mary Ann, 1923-

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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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...