Oral history interview with Ken Nelson; 1975 April 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 2.

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Oral history interview with Ken Nelson; 1975 April 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 2.

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Music industry executive Ken Nelson talks about his long career in the music business, focusing on his years at Capitol Records. Discussion includes his childhood; his introduction to the music business; experiences during his early years in the music business; working with Gene Austin; his move to WJJD and Suppertime Frolic; joining Capitol; his Capitol artist roster, including Eddie Dean, Faron Young, Sonny James, Merle Haggard, and Buck Owens; his songwriting; and memories from his years at Capitol.

5 sound cassettes (2 hours, 49 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772182

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Nelson, Ken, 1911-2008

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Music industry executive. Born January 19, 1911. Career most active 1950s-1960s. Full name: Kenneth F. Nelson. Country recording chief for Capitol Records, 1951-1969. Artist roster included Jean Shepard, Ferlin Husky, Faron Young, Buck Owens, and Merle Haggard. Principal, Central Songs publishing company. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Ken Nelson; 1975 April 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 2. (Country Musi...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...