Hopkins, Doc, 1900-1988

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Dates:
Birth 1900-01-26
Death 1988-01-03

Biographical notes:

Country performer. Born January 26, 1899. Died January 3, 1988. Career active 1930s and 1940s. First name: Howard. Appeared on Chicago radio during the 1940s as a singer and musician who emphasized traditional material. Member of the Cumberland Ridge Runners on the WLS National Barn Dance, and a featured performer on the WJJD Suppertime Frolic.

From the description of Oral history interview with Doc Hopkins; 1974 June 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 June 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361964

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Subjects:

  • Country music
  • Country musicians
  • Country musicians

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  • United States (as recorded)