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Paul Cohen Jr.

February 9, 1983 OHC67 75 min.
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Son of prominent country music record producer and Country Music Hall of Fame® member Paul Cohen. Born 1955.

Interview Summary

1983 February 9
(75 minutes)
Paul Cohen Jr. discusses the career of his father, record producer Paul Cohen, known for his work as head of country recording for the Decca label. Discussion includes brief childhood history; his father’s illness; his father’s family and career history; memories from attending recording sessions with his father; artists and musicians who worked with his father, including Owen Bradley; ownership rights to the masters from the Todd label; and memories from his childhood.