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Rock History: Dimension Records

Fresh Air | By Ed Ward

Published March 17, 2004 at 12:00 AM EST

Rock historian Ed Ward remembers Dimension Records, which showcased the demos of such songwriters as Gerry Goffin and Carole King.

Copyright 2004 Fresh Air

Ed Ward

Ed Ward is the rock-and-roll historian on NPR's Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

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