Newton, Ernie.
Bass player. Born November 7, 1909. Died October 19, 1976. One of the leading Nashville session musicians during the late 1940s-late 1950s. Recognized as the first Nashville bass player to use a drumhead mounted on the bass and played with a brush. He can be heard on numerous classic recordings, including Red Foley's "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy," Hank Snow's "I'm Moving On," and Johnnie & Jack's "Poison Love."
From the description of Oral history interview with Ernie Newton; 1974 September 24; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Sept. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841285
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| creatorOf | Newton, Ernie;. Oral history interview with Ernie Newton; 1974 September 24; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Newton, Ernie;. Oral history interview with Ernie Newton; 1974 September 24; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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