English–American record producer and music business executive.
Singer at The London Choral Society before emigrating to the US in 1924,
he start his career at [l14624] Records and become A&R executive
after the acquisition of the label by [l477618] in the early 30s.
In 1936/37 he produced Robert Johnson's only recordings.
After ARC was taken over by [l93330], he worked for the Country division of the label,
becoming head manager in 1952 and remaining in office until 1967.
After his retirement from Columbia, he found his own production company, [l1541889].
Posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2001.

Born: February 24, 1902, in London, England.
Died: December 20, 1982, in La Grange, Texas, USA.