Craig Burgess Benson

Background

Benson, Craig Burgess was born on April 27, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Harold Burgess and Hazel Josephine Benson.

Education

Bachelor, Duke U., 1967; Juris Doctor, Vanderbilt University, 1970.

Career

General counsel, Stax Records, Inc., Memphis, 1971-1974; vice president, general manager, East Memphis Music Corporation, Memphis, 1973; president, East Memphis Music Corporation, Memphis, 1974; consultant, Euro-American Records, Inc., Memphis and London, 1974-1975; sole practice, Nashville, 1975-1977; senior partner, Benson & Ellis, Nashville, 1977-1979; senior partner, Benson, Ellis & Siman, Nashville, 1979-1984; senior partner, Benson & Siman, Nashville, since 1984. Acquisitions consultant Polygram International Music Public Ltd., London, 1986-1990. Consultant News Music International, London, 1990-1991.-.

Achievements

• Craig Burgess Benson has been listed as a reputable Entertainment lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tennessee Bar. Association.

Connections

Married Sarah Carney Hooten, June 14, 1969. Children: Rachael Scott, Helen Young.

Father:

Harold Burgess Benson

Mother:

Hazel Josephine Benson

Spouse:

Sarah Carney Hooten

child:

Helen Young Benson

child:

Rachael Scott Benson