Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1976 February 6; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 Feb. 6.

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Oral history interview with Brad McCuen; 1976 February 6; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1976 Feb. 6.

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Music industry executive Brad McCuen describes business developments and changes within the country music industry. Discussion includes his career following the Mega sale; comments on the decline of Mega; working in the Nashville music community; and comments on different record labels.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 36 minutes0

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772356

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...