Oral history interview with Joe Frank Ferguson, 1996 November 9.

Ferguson III, Joe Frank, 1914-2001

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Member of Bob Wills' Texas Playboys during the 1930s. From the description of Papers, 1936-1939. (Texas Tech University). WorldCat record id: 26067247 ...

Wills, Bob, 1905-1975

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James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the founder of Western swing, he was known widely as the King of Western Swing (although Spade Cooley self-promoted the moniker "King of Western Swing" from 1942 to 1969). He was also noted for punctuating his music with his trademark "ah-haa" calls. Wills formed several bands and played radio stations around the South and West until he forme...

University of North Texas. Oral History Collection.

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Shamblin, Eldon

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Parker, Knocky, 1918-1986

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McAuliffe, Leon, 1917-1988

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Steel guitarist. Born January 3, 1917. Died August 20, 1988. Full name: William Leon McAuliffe. Member, Light Crust Doughboys, 1933-1935. In 1935 joined Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys. Formed his own band after World War II. Hit recordings include Steel Guitar Rag (1946) and "Panhandle Rag" (1949). Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Leon McAuliffe; 1969 August 19; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 Aug. 19. (Country Mu...

Light Crust Doughboys

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Western swing band. Organized in the late 1930s by Burrus Mill & Elevator Company to promote its Light Crust Flour on the Radio. Past and present members are among western swing's most significant musicians, including Bob Wills, Marvin Montgomery, and Knocky Parker. From the description of Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center)....

Texas Muscians Oral History Project.

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Daniels, John D. (John David), 1946-

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Montgomery, Marvin L.

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Country performer. Real name: Marvin Wetter. AKA: "Smokey" Montgomery. Died June 6, 2001. Tenor banjoist. Joined the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, appointed bandleader in 1948. Remained active with the band until his death. From the description of Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841066 ...

Pitts, Kenneth, 1916-2002

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Texas Playboys

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Schotte, William

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Stricklin, Al, 1908-

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Western swing musician. Born 1908. Died 1986. Pianist. Full name: Alton Meeks Stricklin. AKA: "Brother" Al Stricklin. Member of Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys from the mid-1930s-early 1940s. Appeared on numerous recordings by the band, including "New San Antonio Rose." Author, My Years with Bob Wills (San Antonio, Tex.: Naylor, Co., 1976). From the description of Oral history interview with Al Stricklin; 1976 February 10; self-interview. 1976 Feb. 10. (Country Music Foundation, L...