Mainer, J. E., 1898-1971, (Joseph E.)

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Mainer, J. E., 1898-1971, (Joseph E.)

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Mainer, J. E., 1898-1971, (Joseph E.)

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Country performer. Born July 20, 1898. Died June 12, 1971. Full name: Joseph Emmett Mainer. Fiddle player. In the early 1930s formed J.E. Mainer's Mountaineers, a leading Appalachian string band of the 1930s. Recorded for RCA's Bluebird label until 1939. After World War II became one of the first artists recorded by King Records.

From the description of Oral history interview with J. E. Mainer; 1968 October 26; interview conducted by Grant Turner. 1968 Oct. 26. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361973

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