Roberts, Kenny

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Country performer. Born October 14, 1926. Career active from early 1940s-1990s. Remembered for his "Jumpin' and Yodelin'." Career start came as a member of the Down Homers. Later a solo performer and children's program host. Recorded for several labels, including Coral, Dot, and Starday.

From the description of Oral history interview with Kenny Roberts; 1987 June 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 June 26. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841113

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creatorOf Roberts, Kenny;. Oral history interview with Kenny Roberts; 1987 June 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
referencedIn Roberts, Kenny;. Oral history interview with Kenny Roberts; 1987 June 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
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associatedWith Roberts, Betty Ann; person
associatedWith Roberts, Kenny; person
associatedWith Rumble, John W.; person
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Country music
Country musicians
Country musicians
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Birth 1926-10-14

Death 2012-04-29

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