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Bill Collins

November 28, 1990 OHC73 44 min.

Biography


Step-grandson of influential Nashville songwriter and music publisher, Fred Rose. Born April 24, 1932.

Interview Summary

1990 November 28
(44 minutes)
Bill Collins discusses the career of his famous step-grandfather, songwriter and publisher Fred Rose. Discussion includes Fred Rose and Hank Williams; Fred Rose the songwriter; anecdotes about Fred Rose; and comments on Fred Rose the person.

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