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  4. Archie Bell & Drells: Interview [Side B]

Archie Bell & Drells: Interview [Side B]

  • Archie Bell & Drells: Interview [Side B]
  • Independent record labels in the 1980s
  • Covers of "Tighten Up"; Labelling music
  • R.E.M. cover of "Tighten Up"; Royalty payments
  • Disco
  • Future of the Drells; Band members; Signing new artists
  • Money and royalties
  • New business ventures; Versatility in music; Line-up changes
  • New groups
  • End of interview
Details
Title

Archie Bell & Drells: Interview [Side B]

Identifier

da_00095

Description

Side B of interview with Texas musician Archie Bell and Drells bandmember Charles Gibbs. Drell and Gibbs talk about cover versions, royalties, the effect of disco on their sound, current projects and hobbies. Digitized from Memorex dB Series 90-minute cassette played on Sony TC-WE475.

Creator

Vorda, Allan (interviewer)

Contributor

Bell, Archie (interviewee)
Gibbs, Charles (interviewee)

Date

circa 1987-1988

Resource

Allan Vorda music history collection

Subject Geographic

United States - Texas -

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