Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1976 April 9; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 Apr. 9.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1976 April 9; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 Apr. 9.

Music industry executive Brad McCuen talks about his career with SESAC. Discussion includes his work for Peer-Southern; a brief history of SESAC and its relationship to ASCAP and BMI; a brief history of popular music in America during the 1920s and 1930s; a comparison of the SESAC, ASCAP, and BMI systems; and his experiences working for SESAC.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes0

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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...