Oral history interview with Frances Preston; 1980 December 9; interview conducted by John Lomax III. 1980 Dec. 9.

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Oral history interview with Frances Preston; 1980 December 9; interview conducted by John Lomax III. 1980 Dec. 9.

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BMI executive Frances Preston talks about the contributions of John Lennon. Discussion includes the circumstances surrounding her first meeting with Lennon; memories of his personality; comments on the quality of his work as a composer; memories of Bob Burton's signing the Beatles to BMI; the effect Lennon's violent death may have on other artists; Lennon songs on the BMI award list; and reflections on the price of fame.

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Preston, Frances W, 1928-2012

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Frances W. Preston (27 August 1928 — 13 June 2012) was an American music executive. She was the Chief executive officer of Broadcast Music, Inc. from 1986 to 2004. Preston was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1992, Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2004 and Music City Walk of Fame in 2007. Apart from her inductions, Preston received the Grammy Trustees Award in 1998. Preston started her career with WSM (AM) as a mail clerk and became a television host for WSM-TV. She then worked in ...

Lennon, John

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Epithet: weaver of Preston British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000270.0x0001f1 ...

Lomax, John, III

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