Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1975 April 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 29.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1975 April 29; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Apr. 29.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841265

Music industry executive Brad McCuen recalls highlights from his career focusing on the 1950s. Discussion includes memories of the first Don Gibson recording session; the albums he produced for the Country Music Association (CMA); his experiences working at RCA during the late 1950s; experiences from his early years as a producer, including his work with children's recordings and working with the Sons of the Pioneers; the early RCA recording studio in Nashville; memories of one of the first interracial recording sessions in Nashville; and experiences with the Camden label.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 15 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772350

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

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...