Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 October 11; Interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 11.

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Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 October 11; Interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Oct. 11.

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Don Pierce talks about changes in the country music industry and their effect on his independent label, Starday Records. Discussion includes memories of artists from the Starday roster, including Buck Owens; Starday's activity in the album market; the final years of the Starday label; the acquisition of King Records and the subsequent sale to Lin Broadcasting; and comments on his role in developing and promoting the country music industry.

1 sound cassette (48 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772193

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Pierce, Donald S., 1930-

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Music industry executive. Born October 10, 1915. Real name: Donald Frederick Picht. Career most active late 1940s-1960s. Recognized as one of the leading country music marketers of his era. Sales manager for Four Star Records, 1946-1953. President of Starday Records, 1953-1968. From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 12. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record ...

Pierce, Donald S., 1930-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v9865f (person)

Music industry executive. Born October 10, 1915. Real name: Donald Frederick Picht. Career most active late 1940s-1960s. Recognized as one of the leading country music marketers of his era. Sales manager for Four Star Records, 1946-1953. President of Starday Records, 1953-1968. From the description of Oral history interview with Don Pierce; 1995 September 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Sept. 12. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record ...