Oral history interview with Jerry and Tammy Sullivan; 1989 June 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 June 1.

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Oral history interview with Jerry and Tammy Sullivan; 1989 June 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 June 1.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/232361994

Jerry Sullivan talks about the growth of the family band. Topics discussed include moving to Dayton, Ohio, to join Red Spurlock's band; his exposure to "real" bluegrass music and his attempts to bring that influence to his family; working with Paul Howard; learning how to play the blues; desire to communicate his religious message to audiences through his music; learning how to promote his band from Paul Howard; making his own act more professional; first album, "The Bluegrass Gospel"; and his songwriting. Tammy Sullivan also comments.

1 sound cassette (1 hour)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7097829

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Causey, Jonathan;

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Sullivan, Jerry (Vocalist)

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Bluegrass performer. Born November 22, 1933. With his daughter, Tammy (born October 2, 1964), performs as the bluegrass gospel act Jerry and Tammy Sullivan. From the description of Oral history interview with Jerry and Tammy Sullivan; 1989 June 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 June 1. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 232361994 Bluegrass gospel performer. Born November 22, 1933. With his daughter, Tammy (born October 2,...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Sullivan, Tammy, 1964-.

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Sullivan, Tammy, 1968-

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Sullivan, Jerry, vocalist, 1933- .

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