Meaux, Huey P., Interview, 1987

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Meaux, Huey P., Interview, 1987

Audiocassettes and a VHS videotape containing an interview with Meaux compose the Huey P. Meaux Interview, 1987, chronicling his life and career as a record producer, promoter, and entrepreneur.

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