Wood, Del
Country musician. Born February 22, 1920. Died October 3, 1989. Pianist. Real name: Polly Adelaide Hendricks. Recognized for her trademark ragtime style. Her 1951 hit "Down Yonder" made her the first female instrumentalist to achieve a million-selling record. Recorded for the RCA, Decca, Mercury, and Columbia record labels. Joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1953.
From the description of Oral history interview with Del Wood; 1976 March 4; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1976 Mar. 4. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841373
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| creatorOf | Wood, Del;. Oral history interview with Del Wood; 1976 March 4; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| referencedIn | Wood, Del;. Oral history interview with Del Wood; 1976 March 4; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center |
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