Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 June 22.

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Kilpatrick, D;. Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble.

Oral history interview with D Kilpatrick; 1995 June 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 June 22.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841239

Music industry executive D Kilpatrick talks about his years at Capitol Records. Discussion includes his career prior to his work in the music industry; joining Capitol as a salesman; the popularity of country music among military personnel; Capitol's growth as a label; his experiences as a salesman based in Charlotte; experiences promoting "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette) in the Carolinas; the growth of country music; memories of Tex Ritter; his move to Atlanta as branch manager for Capitol; comments on his decision to leave the record business; working with Lee Gillette; the contrast between the development of a pop hit and a country hit; Capitol's market for children's recordings; competition between record labels; working with Fred Rose; working with James and Martha Carson; comments on the Grand Ole Opry system; acts he recorded as A&R director for Capitol, including Carl Butler, Jimmie Skinner, and Hank Thompson; and comments on his experiences working for Capitol.

4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 54 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center