Blizard, Ralph, 1918-2004

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Fiddler. Born December 5, 1918. Renowned long-bow fiddle player. Performed with his band, the Southern Ramblers, 1930s-1955. Left his musical career in 1955, but returned in 1982 with the formation of the New Southern Ramblers.

From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Blizard; 1988 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1988 Nov. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841397

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associatedWith American Folklife Center corporateBody
associatedWith Blizard, Mildred Bowman; person
associatedWith Blizard, Ralph, person
associatedWith Rumble, John W.; person
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United States
Subject
Country music
Country musicians
Country musicians
Fiddlers
Fiddlers
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Performer
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Birth 1918

Death 2004-12-03

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