Morton, David, 1945-

In 1991, David C. Morton published "DeFord Bailey: A Black Star in Early Country Music." Bailey (1899-1982) was a legendary African American harmonica player who performed on WSM's Grand Ole Opry, a weekly radio show broadcast from Nashville, Tenn. Bailey began his career soon after Nashville's WDAD radio station came on the air in 1925. He continued to play until 1941, becoming well known for his tune, "Pan American Blues."

From the description of David Morton collection, 1928-2003. WorldCat record id: 54688610

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