Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 April 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Apr. 3.

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Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 April 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 Apr. 3.

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Music industry executive Joe Johnson talks about his career and the music industry during the late 1960s-1970s. Discussion includes his work for 3M on the American Country Music Program; memories of performers he knew during these years, including Elvis Presley, Engelbert Humperdink, Tom Jones, and Frank Sinatra; the creative climate in Nashville; impact of the industry on his personal life; his move to Nashville; his distribution deal with MCA; and comments on several business issues.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 54 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772045

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- .

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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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Johnson, Mary Ann, 1923-

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