Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 May 19.

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Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 May 19.

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Music industry executive Joe Johnson shares highlights from his career in the music industry. Discussion includes his return to the music industry in the early 1980s; the JAT catalogue; memories of songwriters and artists he worked with during the late 1950s and 1960s, including Harlan Howard, Jan Howard, Chuck Rio, the Champs, Seals & Croft, Glen Campbell, Ricky Nelson, Eddie Miller, Gene Vincent, and Wynn Stewart; memories from working with Mitch Miller; comments on the Nashville Sound; and his experiences as a publisher.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 7 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772047

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...