Oral history interview with Si Siman; 1991 September 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 Sept. 24.

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Oral history interview with Si Siman; 1991 September 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1991 Sept. 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841132

Country music promoter Si Siman talks about his career. Discussion includes efforts to promote country music in metropolitan areas; comments on the country music audience; the formation of his music publishing companies, including Earl Barton Music; selling his publishing companies in the late 1980s; a description of the Jubilee's four investors; and experiences working with different Jubilee performers and personalities.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 30 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772223

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Siman, Si.

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Country music promoter and program producer. Born January 17, 1921. Died December 16, 1994. Full name: Ely Earl Siman Jr. AKA: E. E. Siman. Recognized for his primary role in the development of Springfield, Missouri as a country music center during the 1950s. Co-founder, Ozark Jubilee radio show and Jubilee USA television show. Co-founder Earl Barton Music, Top Talent Booking Agency, and the RadiOzark radio syndication company. Managed the career of Red Foley during the 1960s. From t...

Siman, Si.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66q1v5w (person)

Country music promoter and program producer. Born January 17, 1921. Died December 16, 1994. Full name: Ely Earl Siman Jr. AKA: E. E. Siman. Recognized for his primary role in the development of Springfield, Missouri as a country music center during the 1950s. Co-founder, Ozark Jubilee radio show and Jubilee USA television show. Co-founder Earl Barton Music, Top Talent Booking Agency, and the RadiOzark radio syndication company. Managed the career of Red Foley during the 1960s. From t...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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