Oral history interview with Murray Nash; 1983 November 21; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Nov. 21.

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Oral history interview with Murray Nash; 1983 November 21; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Nov. 21.

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Music industry executive Murray Nash talks about his work at Mercury Records during the late 1940s. Discussion includes his role as director of country recording for Mercury Records; history of Mercury; the development of Mercoflex; early Mercury personnel; the practice of covering a record; his artist roster, including Rex Allen, Sue Thompson, and Flatt & Scruggs; experiences negotiating with different artist and personalities; and Mercury's interest in working with Acuff-Rose.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 6 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772175

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Nash, Murray

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Music industry executive. Born March 5, 1918. Full name: Robert Murray Nash. Career active late 1940s-1950s. While working as a distributor for RCA during the 1940s he helped to sign Pee Wee King, Charlie Monroe, and Cliff Carlisle to the label. Head of country recording for Mercury Records, 1948-1951. From 1951-1954 he worked for Acuff-Rose, where he became a successful promoter and helped to launch the Acuff-Rose record label, Hickory Records. From the description of Oral history i...

Nash, Murray

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Music industry executive. Born March 5, 1918. Full name: Robert Murray Nash. Career active late 1940s-1950s. While working as a distributor for RCA during the 1940s he helped to sign Pee Wee King, Charlie Monroe, and Cliff Carlisle to the label. Head of country recording for Mercury Records, 1948-1951. From 1951-1954 he worked for Acuff-Rose, where he became a successful promoter and helped to launch the Acuff-Rose record label, Hickory Records. From the description of Oral history i...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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