Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1988 April 8; interview conducted by Jay Orr. 1988 Apr. 8.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1988 April 8; interview conducted by Jay Orr. 1988 Apr. 8.

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Music industry executive Brad McCuen talks about working at RCA during the 1950s. Discussion includes working as an assistant to Steve Sholes; the growing impact of Elvis on RCA and the music industry; Steve Shole's leadership at RCA; his transfer to Chicago in 1955; events at RCA during the late 1950s; artists he worked with during these years, including Martha Carson, and George Beverly Shea; working at the RCA studio in Nashville; and the attitudes of the RCA organization during these years.

1 sound cassette (66 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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McCuen, Brad, 1921-2002

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Brad McCuen was born on May 17, 1921 in New York City’s Manhattan. At age 15, McCuen’s interest in jazz and swing music was sparked by a gift of recordings from orchestra leader Red Norvo. McCuen attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and while majoring in journalism, McCuen took summer jobs in radio stations. McCuen fought in World War II at Normandy, and after his discharge, sold records for Majestic Brands in New York. From 1948 until 1969 McCuen worked for RCA Victor Rec...

Orr, Jay

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