Oral history interview with Uncle Buster Irish; 1971 September 16; interview conducted by Bill Ivey. 1971 Sept. 16.

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Oral history interview with Uncle Buster Irish; 1971 September 16; interview conducted by Bill Ivey. 1971 Sept. 16.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232361966

Uncle Buster Irish discusses his career as a country comedian. Discussion includes his background; his clown act; his childhood idol, Will Rogers; his mother's harmonica playing; his first record; desire to bring laughter to those less fortunate; his character, Uncle Buster; how he worked as a single act; writing his comedy songs; admiration for Gene Autry and Bob Burns; his impression of country music and the music industry; and high points in his career.

2 sound cassettes (47 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097804

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Irish, Uncle Buster;

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Country performer. Born July 12, 1905. Harmonica player, comedian, and humorist. Real name: Raymond Henry Irish. Career most active 1940s and 1950s. From the description of Oral history interview with Uncle Buster Irish; 1971 September 16; interview conducted by Bill Ivey. 1971 Sept. 16. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361966 ...

Irish, Uncle Buster 1905- .

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Ivey, William Max

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Director of the Country Music Foundation (CMF), 1971-1998. Born September 6, 1944. As CMF director was responsible for the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and its related library, publications, and educational programs. Chairman for the National Endowment for the Arts, 1997-2001. From the description of Oral history interview with William "Bill" Ivey; 1983 July 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 July 18. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). World...