Oral history interview with the Stripling Brothers; 1963 September 2; interview conducted by Bob Pinson. 1963 Sept. 2.

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Oral history interview with the Stripling Brothers; 1963 September 2; interview conducted by Bob Pinson. 1963 Sept. 2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232361990

Brother duo Charlie and Ira Stripling discuss their musical career. Discussion includes their background and their first instruments; Charlie winning fiddlers' contests; recording for Vocalion and Decca; Charlie's "trick" fiddling; Charlie's compositions; Charlie's Fiddling Band; Ira's decision to quit the music business in 1950 following health problems; and listening to Carl Sauceman on the radio.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 5 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097825

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Stripling brothers

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Country music duo. A brother duo comprised of fiddler Charlie (full name: Charlie Melvin Stripling; born August 8, 1896; died January 19, 1966) and guitarist Ira (full name: Ira Lee Stripling; born June 5, 1898; died March 11, 1967). An old-time fiddle-guitar duo, they recorded for the Brunswick and Decca record labels from 1928-1936. Their recordings include noteworthy renditions of several old fiddle tunes, including "Horseshoe Bend," "Big Eyed Rabbit," "Wolves A'Howling," and "Lost Child." ...

Pinson, Bobby

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Country music scholar and record collector. Died 2003. Well-known collector, his collection of early country recordings was acquired by the Country Music Foundation (CMF) in the early 1970s to become the core of the recordings collection housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. CMF staff member 1972-2001. Recognized for his knowledge and scholarship, especially in regard to country recordings prior to 1942. Research editor for Country Music Records: a Discography (New York: Oxford Un...

Stripling brothers

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Country music duo. A brother duo comprised of fiddler Charlie (full name: Charlie Melvin Stripling; born August 8, 1896; died January 19, 1966) and guitarist Ira (full name: Ira Lee Stripling; born June 5, 1898; died March 11, 1967). An old-time fiddle-guitar duo, they recorded for the Brunswick and Decca record labels from 1928-1936. Their recordings include noteworthy renditions of several old fiddle tunes, including "Horseshoe Bend," "Big Eyed Rabbit," "Wolves A'Howling," and "Lost Child." ...