Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1974 March 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Mar. 11.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1974 March 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Mar. 11.

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Music industry executive Brad McCuen talks about the development and early years of his career, focusing on his college years and the early years of his work in sales and distribution for RCA. Discussion includes his childhood and family history; his introduction to the music business; memories of his college years at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; the development of his interest in music; a brief history of early record labels; his early experiences as a booking agent; genres of musical interest; his work with the Glenn Miller Band reissue albums; changes in the recording industry; the relationship between upper levels of the recording business and country music; memories from working with Steve Sholes; his early introduction to country music; working with Don Gibson early in Gibson's career; and his experiences in the record business following World War II, including the growing importance of Nashville.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours, 15 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772345

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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McCuen, Brad, 1921-2002

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Brad McCuen was born on May 17, 1921 in New York City’s Manhattan. At age 15, McCuen’s interest in jazz and swing music was sparked by a gift of recordings from orchestra leader Red Norvo. McCuen attended University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and while majoring in journalism, McCuen took summer jobs in radio stations. McCuen fought in World War II at Normandy, and after his discharge, sold records for Majestic Brands in New York. From 1948 until 1969 McCuen worked for RCA Victor Rec...

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...