Orr, Robert T. (Robert Thomas), 1908-1994

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Birth 1908-08-17
Death 1994-06-23

Biographical notes:

Self-taught musician of Greene County, Tenn., who has played professionally with several musical groups, performing jazz, old-time music, and traditional fiddle tunes on the guitar.

From the description of Robert Orr music collection, 1843-[ca. 1885]. (East Tennessee State University). WorldCat record id: 37273076

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Subjects:

  • Ballads
  • Dance music
  • Fiddling
  • Folk music
  • Minstrel music
  • Popular music
  • Sacraments
  • Songbooks
  • Songs with piano
  • Violin music

Occupations:

  • Collector
  • Fiddlers
  • Folk musicians

Places:

  • United States (as recorded)
  • North Carolina--Mars Hill (as recorded)
  • Mars Hill (N.C.) (as recorded)