Oral history interview with Shot Jackson; 1975 November 5; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1975 Nov. 5.

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Oral history interview with Shot Jackson; 1975 November 5; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1975 Nov. 5.

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Shot Jackson discusses his career as a steel guitarist and dobro player, as well an instrument builder. Discussion includes his childhood in Georgia; getting his first guitar at age 16; listening to the Grand Ole Opry; being influenced by Roy Acuff; working with Cousin Wilbur, the Bailes Brothers, Johnnie and Jack, and Kitty Wells; how he became a member of Roy Acuff's band, the Smoky Mountain Boys; developing the Sho-Bud pedal steel guitar with Buddy Emmons; the other instruments he manufactures; recording for Specialty Records, Starday Records, Cumberland Records, and others; touring with Donna Darlene; and how to play a pedal steel.

1 sound cassette (58 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Jackson, Shot, 1920-1991.

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Jackson, Shot

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Steel guitarist and dobro player. Born September 4, 1920. Died January 24, 1991. Real name: Harold B. Jackson. Successful sideman and session player, he worked with numerous artists including Roy Acuff and Kitty Wells. Known for his innovative instrument designs, represented by the Sho-Bud steel guitar and his seven-string dobro. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Shot Jackson; 1975 November 5; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hal...

Hall, Patricia (Patricia Ann)

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