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Bill Collins

September 5, 1990 OHC72 100 min.

Biography


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

Interview Summary

1990 September 5
(1 hour, 40 minutes)
Bill Collins talks about his famous step-grandfather, songwriter and publisher Fred Rose. Discussion includes memories of Rose as a grandfather; Rose and Christian Science; stories from Rose’s childhood and early career; Rose’s later years; Rose the businessman; and comments on Fred Rose the person.

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