Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 June 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 June 4.

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Oral history interview with Joe Johnson; 1992 June 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1992 June 4.

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Music industry executive Joe Johnson talks about his work as a music publisher. Discussion includes several master series he purchased, including Ivory Joe Hunter's early catalogue; signing Patsy Cline to Four Star; the Four Star catalogue, including "Signs," "What's He Doing In My World," "Stop the World and Let Me Off," "Walking After Midnight," and "Satisfied"; memories from working with Ray Price; the start of Gene Autry's career; experiences working with different songwriters; and comments on his experiences as a publisher.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 5 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772115

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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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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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