Willing, Foy, 1914-1978
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Country performer. Born 1915. Died June 24, 1978. Singer and songwriter. Leader of the western vocal group Riders of the Purple Sage. Began career in the early 1930s in New York radio with a show for Crazy Water Crystals. During the late 1930s-early 1940s worked in Texas and Oklahoma. In 1943 formed the Riders of the Purple Sage. The group appeared on the Hollywood Barn Dance, recorded for the Columbia, Decca, and Majestic record labels and backed numerous western performers on radio and film.
From the description of Oral history interview with Foy Willing; 1975 December 16; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Dec. 16. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297620
From the description of Oral history interview with Foy Willing; 1975 December 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Dec. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841375
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- Country music
- Country musicians
- Country musicians
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- United States (as recorded)
- United States (as recorded)
