Rector Red 1929-1990
Variant namesBluegrass musician. Born December 15, 1929. Died May 31, 1990. Mandolin player. Real name: William Eugene Rector. Worked with several bluegrass bands, including Charlie Monroe and the Kentucky Pardners, Flatt & Scruggs, and Carl Story. Recognized for his fast playing style. Appeared on numerous recordings, primarily during the 1950s-1960s.
From the description of Oral history interview with Red Rector; 1971 August; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1971 Aug. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297613
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| referencedIn | Rector, Red;. Oral history interview with Red Rector; 1971 August; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| creatorOf | Rector, Red;. Oral history interview with Red Rector; 1971 August; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. | Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center | |
| Francesca McLean Manuscripts and Audio Tapes | Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University | ||
| referencedIn | Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection. |
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| Bluegrass music |
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Birth 1929-12-15
Death 1990-05-31
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