Oral history interview with "Colonel" Jim Wilson; 1983 March 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 3.

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Oral history interview with "Colonel" Jim Wilson; 1983 March 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Mar. 3.

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Music industry executive "Colonel" Jim Wilson recalls his experiences as a promoter for both country music and r&b. Discussion focuses on the role of radio within the music industry; his comments on WLAC Nashville; memories of King Records; his experiences working in Detroit; comments on the rise of formatted programming and changes in radio; the impact of World War II on breaking down music barriers; and comments on changes in promotion.

2 sound cassettes (hour, 23 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772273

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Wilson, Colonel Jim.

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Music industry executive. Full name: James T. Wilson. Sales and promotion executive with King Records, 1949-1965; Starday Records, mid-1960s; and Starday-King Records, late 1960s-early 1970s. From the description of Oral history interview with "Colonel" Jim Wilson; 1983 February 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Feb. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841182 From the description of Oral history interview with "Colo...

Wilson, Colonel Jim.

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Music industry executive. Full name: James T. Wilson. Sales and promotion executive with King Records, 1949-1965; Starday Records, mid-1960s; and Starday-King Records, late 1960s-early 1970s. From the description of Oral history interview with "Colonel" Jim Wilson; 1983 February 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Feb. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841182 From the description of Oral history interview with "Colo...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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