Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1975 May 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 8.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1975 May 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 May 8.

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Music industry executive Brad McCuen recalls the final years of his career at RCA. Discussion includes an overview of his work in specialty recordings: his work with reissues, including the Vintage label; comments on the reissue market; memories of Steve Sholes; experiences as an A&R man for RCA; his work with RCA's jazz recordings; changes within RCA; his dismissal from RCA; and his career move to Nashville.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 22 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772349

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...