Whitfield, Barrence

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Musician. Born June 13, 1955. Formed the Savages with Peter Greenberg, 1983. Teamed with country singer-songwriter Tom Russell for two critically acclaimed albums, Hillbilly Voodoo and Cowboy Mambo, early 1990s. His recording of "Irma Jackson" appeared on the 1994 tribute album to Merle Haggard, Tulare Dust.

From the description of Oral history interview with Barrence Whitfield; 1995 December 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Dec. 19. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841362

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