John Lair - Renfro Valley Barn Dance oral history collection 1994-1999 / by Harry S. Rice, Loyal Jones, Wayne Daniels, and Reuben Powell.

Lair, John A.

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Soldier. From the description of Letters John A. Lair, 1864-1865. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 71014838 John Lair was born in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, in 1894. He began radio work in 1930 at Chicago's WLS as producer, emcee, and music librarian. In the process he accumulated a large sheet music collection and gained a reputation as a folk music authority. In 1939, he opened a country music tourist complex at Renfro Valley in Rockcastle County, Kentucky, from which he b...

Wilds, David,

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Rice, Harry S.

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John Lair's radio programs were heavy on comedy, turn-of-the-century sentimental songs, old English ballads, and rural string band music. These programs originated from his country music tourist complex in Rockcastle County, Kentucky beginning in 1939. The two programs he is best known for are the Saturday night Renfro Valley Barn Dance and Sunday morning Renfro Valley Gatherin'. His performers were also in great demand for shows at schools, movie theaters, and county fairs. During much of the 1...

Buchanan, James "Goober"

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Marlin, Morris "Sleepy"

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Perkins, Judy

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Foley, Cotton V.,

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Bray, Virginia B.,

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Turner, Monroe "Liege"

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Bray, Virginia Sutton,

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Botkin, Geneva Powell.

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Atcher, Randy, 1918-2002

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Television personality and country music artist. Born December 7, 1918. Died October 9, 2002. Best known for his work during the 1950s-1960s as the host of two Louisville-based television shows, T-Bar-V Ranch and Hayloft Hoedown. During his later career gained a reputation as a respected reader for the American Printing House for the Blind, for whom he recorded over 600 books. From the description of Oral history interview with Randy Atcher; 1991 July 19; interview conducted by John ...

Daniels, Wayne

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Barnes, Earl

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Salisbury, Eddie,

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Baker, Betty Callahan,

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Kessinger, Royce "Jake"

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Sweet, Billie,

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Midkiff, Jo,

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Byrd, Jerry (Guitarist)

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Steel guitarist. Born March 29, 1920. Career most active 1930s-1960s. Full name: Gerald Lester Byrd. Recognized as one of country music's most influential steel guitarists. Began work as a radio and stage performer and later moved to session and television work. Appeared on the Grand Ole Opry and the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Worked with several notable country performers, including Red Foley and George Morgan. Recorded several solo album projects, including "Steelin' the Blues." Left country mu...

Henderson, Joe, 1937-2001

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Martin, Linda Lou;

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Martin, Emory, 1916-

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Country performer. Born August 1916. Won fame as a one-armed banjo player. With his wife, Linda Lou, he was a long-time member of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance cast. From the description of Oral history interview with Emory Martin and Linda Lou Martin [sound recording] ; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841256 ...

Clark, Emanuel "Old Joe"

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Mullins, Norma

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Renfro Valley Barn Dance performer. During the late 1940s performed on the show as a solo act and with the Coon Creek Girls. Wife of Renfro Valley entertainer, Little Clifford. From the description of Oral history interview with Norma Mullins; 1986 June 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 28. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841280 ...

Davis, Lynn Ann

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Cobb, John B., Jr,

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Colson, Clay,

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Ketrow, Bob (nee: Peters)

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Ketrow, Mary Ellen (nee: Peters)

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Priddy, Edith,

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Bussel, Charles,

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Tomes, Susan

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Midkiff, Wayne,

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Henderson, Ann Lair

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Daughter of Renfro Valley Barn Dance founder, John Lair. Born 1927. She managed Renfro Valley during the mid-1980s. From the description of Oral history interview with Ann Lair Henderson; 1986 June 27; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 June 27. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841222 From the description of Oral history interview with Ann Lair Henderson; 1985 December 6; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 6...

Gibbs, Troy

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Jones, Loyal, 1928-....

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Lunsford was particularly noted for his memory collection of 300 ballads, tunes and tales and the establishment in 1927, of the Ashville, North Carolina based Mountain Dance and Folk Festival which has continued to the present time. During his long career, Lunsford practiced law, published a song collection, and made several documentary recordings, while continuing to perform (vocal, banjo, and fiddle), collect songs, and write a few of his own, including "That Good Old Mountain Dew". He travele...

Powell, Reuben

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Sargent, Sherman "Danny"

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Burgin, Mildred Frederick,

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Chesser, Shorty,

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Philpot, Virginia,

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Turner, Emma Jane

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Barnes, Harold M. (Harold Melzar), 1913-

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Harold Barnes was a record collector. Walter Schmucker was a collector. From the description of The Harold Barnes collection, [ca. 1940-ca. 1970]. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122534713 ...

Samsel, Hazel Jean,

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Gaskin, Jim;

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Fiddle player. Born September 27, 1937. Longtime performer on the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. From the description of Oral history interview with Jim Gaskin; 1985 December 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 5. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841219 ...

McNew, Walter

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Grubbs, Ralph,

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