Pie Plant Pete

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Country music performer. Born July 9, 1906. Died February 7, 1988. Real name: Claud J. Moye. Radio and television performer. Began professional career in 1928 on the WLS National Barn Dance. Known for his novelty and mountain songs, for which he played the guitar and harmonica simultaneously. Recorded for several labels during the 1930s-1940s, including Decca and ARC.

From the description of Oral history interview with Pie Plant Pete; 1987 June 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 June 12. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841096

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referencedIn Pie Plant Pete;. Oral history interview with Pie Plant Pete; 1987 June 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
creatorOf Pie Plant Pete;. Oral history interview with Pie Plant Pete; 1987 June 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center
referencedIn Southern Folklife Collection Artist Name File, 1940-2005 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
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