Talk:Mike Curb/Archive 1

questions
Two questions:

While Curb certainlly appears to be pretty conservative, what basis is there for saying that he is part of the "religious right", an emotionally-charged term to many? This probably needs a citation.

Also, IMO "out-of-state" describes something and is an adjectival usage, i.e., "We learned that the company was controlled by out-of-state interests." "Out of state" describes a fact or state of being, as in "I'm going on vacation out of state next month." Gov. Brown's situation as described in the article is more the latter, w/o cogent comment or objection being posted here soon, think I'll change it back.Rlquall 02:00, 10 April 2006 (UTC)

A nit and a note
First, the section title "Early music career in music" probably ought to be corrected. (I say that even though I am with the Department of Redundancy Department.  )

Second, although I don't have a reference for it, I recall clearly that, on at least one occasion, Curb had his limousine race back to Sacramento at way over the speed limit so he could vote on something before Jerry Brown's plane crossed into the state. I think this would make a good trivia item. --Chris 16:05, 12 July 2006 (UTC)


 * It sure would if you had a solid reference for it. Rlquall 03:34, 17 August 2006 (UTC)


 * I recall reading this in Rolling Stone, if anyone wants to research it (certainly the mix of politics and music makes that seem the likeliest source).10:17, 20 January 2008 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Bustter (talk • contribs)

Harley Hatcher
This unlikely name appears along with Curb's in the credits of a number of biker and exploitation films of the 70s; as the author of a "Elvis Presley Conspiracy" book called "Elvis Disguised" aka "Elvis is that you?"; and, more recently, as an "adjunct prof" at "The Mike Curb College of Entertainment and Music Business."

[an addendum: Curb figures prominently in Hatcher's elvis book as an "expert" verifying the authenticity of some audio tapes Hatcher ckaims were made by Elvis while he was in the military (see http://www.elvisinfonet.com/johncrow.html)Bustter (talk) 22:20, 21 January 2008 (UTC)]

For decades, I've suspected this was a pseudonym for Curb. Anyone have evidence for or against Hatcher's independent existence? 14:25, 11 September 2007 (UTC)~

I'm still wondering about this, though it's interesting to see that no one with any acquaintance with Hatcher has come forward since Sept.

What interests me about this is the possibility that Curb, the author of campaign themes for Nixon and Reagan, may have also written "Satan," the theme from "Satan's Sadists":

I was born mean

By the time I was 5 they were callin' me

They were callin' me Satan.

I was born mean

By the time I was 12 I was killin'

I was killin' for Satan.

Hatcher's film composer credits are all on films that would not look seemly on the cv of a Governor. But that was before we had a CA gov that we all saw butt naked in Terminator...anyone? Bustter (talk) 20:37, 21 December 2007 (UTC)

Curb at MGM
I would like to find reliable sources that discuss Curb's purge of the supposedly drug-promoting bands at MGM Records. Some have questioned Curb's sincerity in conducting this purge, since he dropped Frank Zappa (who did not endorse drug use) from the label, while keeping Eric Burdon (who did) -- the difference being that Zappa's records were not selling well, while Burdon's were. I can find some unreliable sources that talk about this, but it would be necessary to have some reliable ones (since WP:BLP issues are implicated here). --Metropolitan90 07:32, 8 October 2007 (UTC)

This may not help much, but one way to balance this issue is to focus on the fact that Curb's so called "purge" was really a sound business decision. MGM/Verve had been losing a lot of money for years prior to the arrival of Mike Curb. This was largely due to the highly risky choices of artists signings from producers such as Tom Wilson. Curb was brought in to help get the label back on its feet. He dropped a lot of unprofitable acts from the label, most of which were far less known that The Velvet Underground. That group certainly was not making any money for the label. It just so happened that the many controversial acts were also not selling a lot of records. The only one of the dropped acts that actually were probably making a profit were The Mothers of Invention. Though some of Zappa's albums did not have high chart placings they continued to sell very well as catalog items as his cult status began to grow into legendary proportions. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.58.83.241 (talk) 06:58, 26 January 2009 (UTC)

Added new section regarding Anti-drug controversy using Billboard magazine articles, where through an exclusive interview the controversy began. Mr Anon

Political attacks
He was attacked during one of his campaigns for his connection to Mondo Hollywood... AnonMoos (talk) 13:43, 14 March 2012 (UTC)

Needs a controversies section
The anti-drug thing at MGM is already covered very well, but I think that Curb Records' ethics issues with artists such as Tim McGraw, LeAnn Rimes, Hank Williams, Jr., and especially Hank Williams III (who orchestrated the whole "Fuck Curb" campaign) needs to be addressed fully. 24.208.168.91 (talk) 04:39, 26 May 2011 (UTC)

Agreed. He also fucked over The Beat Farmers big time. DFS (talk) 23:42, 23 January 2018 (UTC)

Requested Edits
I have conflict of interest with Mike Curb so I will not edit the article directly. I have some edit requests as I want some changes to be made in the article.

Please add in the award section: • Curb was inducted into the TN Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. • Curb receives a Living Legends of Auto Racing Award in Daytona in 2017. • Curb is receiving a BCMA award for Record Executive of the Year in 2018. • Curb receives the North Carolina Music Hall Of Fame Chairman's Award in 2018. • Curb receives Men Who Changed Racing Award by the Racers Reunion in 2018. • Curb receives J.A. National Centennial Leadership Award in 2019.

Add this in intro section: • Mike Curb and Paul Kawami were Grammy award winning producers for the Fisk Jubilee Singers album Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album) in 2021. • Mike Curb's involvement in the music industry has been a diversely rewarding one -- during his 30-year career he has earned success as a songwriter, producer and record company owner. Today, he serves as Chairman of Curb Records, which has been honored by Billboard magazine as the 2001 Billboard Country Music Label Of The Year. Curb also serves as Chairman of Word Entertainment. Curb's music companies are located in Nashville, Tennessee, where Curb and his family also reside.

References: https://mikecurb.com/template_mc.cfm?TITLE=awards DurbanCatcher (talk) 14:55, 9 May 2021 (UTC)


 * , the edits suggested are not clear. Please see this section which suggests to clearly mention where you want to make the edit and what you want to substitute/remove/add and why. Also, please provide independent reference supporting the facts that you want to add. For more you may see what is independent reference and what is reliable source. I am closing it as not done . Chirota (talk) 15:22, 9 May 2021 (UTC)

Request edit
1. Replace ''He is also the founder of Curb Records as well as an inductee of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame.  with He is also the founder of Curb Records where he presently serves as the chairman. Curb also serves as Chairman of Word Entertainment. He is also an inductee of the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame. '' Reason: Clearly says about his association.

2. Add under Music section - In 2021, Fisk Jubilee Singers won Grammy awards for Celebrating Fisk! (The 150th Anniversary Album)'' under Best Roots Gospel Album category. The album was produced under the label of Curb Records, with the initiatives of Curb and Paul Kwami. ''

3. Add under award section - ''In 2014, Curb was inducted into the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville, Tennessee and in 2016, he was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame. He was awarded Ray Fox Memorial Award of Living Legends of Auto Racing in Daytona in 2017. Curb received British Country Music Awards as the Record Executive of the Year in 2018. In the same year Racers Reunion featured him in Men Who Changed Racing with Harry Miller and Sam Nunis. Curb was inducted to North Carolina Music Hall of Fame in the same year for his "contributions and support of the Hall of Fame". In 2019, Curb received Junior Achievement National Centennial Leadership Award from Junior Achievement. ''

This is the revised edit request. DurbanCatcher (talk) 16:59, 9 May 2021 (UTC)


 * , done. Chirota (talk) 20:31, 9 May 2021 (UTC)


 * Mike Curb's middle name is Charles it is not David, this is an error on the page:
 * His name is Michael Charles Curb, David is not part of Mike Curb's name:
 * https://www.discogs.com/artist/83846-Mike-Curb:

174.193.140.219 (talk) 18:50, 12 April 2022 (UTC)


 * Yes check.svg Done Done, but not because of Discogs, but rather because I couldn't find a source using David in the first place. PK650 (talk) 05:28, 15 April 2022 (UTC)
 * Marking request as answered, per above. Z1720 (talk) 23:23, 16 April 2022 (UTC)