Ashlock, Jesse, 1915-1976

Pioneer western swing fiddler and songwriter. Born February 22, 1915. Died August 9, 1976. Career most active 1930s and 1940s. Full name: Jesse Theford Ashlock. Worked with Milton Brown and Bob Wills. Songwriting credits include "Please Don't Leave Me," "My Life's Been A Pleasure," "The Kind of Love I Can't Forget," and "Still Water Runs the Deepest."

From the description of Oral history interview with Jesse Ashlock; 1971 June 16; interview conducted by Bob Pinson. 1971 June 16. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361935

From the description of Oral history interview with Jesse Ashlock; 1974 November 17; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Nov. 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361929