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# Colin Escott

(1949)   Music Publisher

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Colin Escott is a music publisher.

## Quick Facts About Colin Escott

Born August 31, 1949

Profession Music Publisher

## About Colin Escott

British music historian and author... \| Colin Escott is a British music historian and author specializing in early U.S. rock and roll and country music. His works include a biography of Hank Williams, histories of Sun Records and The Grand Ole Opry, liner notes for more than 500 albums and compilations, and major contributions to stage an

##  Quotes by Colin Escott

> [“In general, those from outside the southern culture built a style around exaggerations of southern music, and missed the lonesome hillbilly and…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/colin-escott/in-general-those-from-outside-the-southern-culture-built-a-style/)

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