Spicher, Buddy

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Fiddle player. Born July 28, 1938. Real name: Norman Keith Spicher. Successful session fiddler, his work is most prominent during the 1960s and 1970s. His work can be heard on numerous recordings from the era, including Charley Pride's "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone," and Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." Appeared on the Wilburn Brothers Show, and worked as a sideman for numerous country artists, including Bill Monroe, Ray Price, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Loretta Lynn.

From the description of Oral history interview with Buddy Spicher and Bobby Thompson; 1973 December 4; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Dec. 4. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297616

From the description of Oral history interview with Buddy Spicher; 1994 March 22; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Mar. 22. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841334

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associatedWith Green, Douglas B.; person
associatedWith Monroe, Bill, 1911-1996. person
associatedWith Rumble, John W.; person
associatedWith Spicher, Buddy. person
associatedWith Thompson, Bobby. person
Place Name Admin Code Country
United States
United States
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Bluegrass music
Bluegrass musicians
Country music
Country musicians
Country musicians
Fiddlers
Fiddlers
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Birth 1900

Americans

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