John Edwards memorial collection, 1930s-1968.

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John Edwards memorial collection, 1930s-1968.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27189001

Recording of interviews with Dwight Butcher (1911- ), Anglo- American country singer and songwriter, originally from Oakdale, Tenn. The interviews include biographical material about Butcher's musical, radio, and songwriting career, and his work with other musicians such as Jimmie Rodgers, Riley Puckett, the Pine Ridge Boys, Ernest Tubb, the Chuck Wagon Gang, and recording talent scout Ralph Peer.

3 sound recordings.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7240938

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Tubb, Ernest, 1914-1984

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Ernest Tubb (1914-1984) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and one of the pioneers of the honky tonk style of country music. Tubb was a member of the Grand Ole Opry, and toured with is band, the Texas Troubadours....

Chuck Wagon Gang.

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Peer, Ralph Sylvester, 1892-1960

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Earle, Eugene

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Eugene Earle was born in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in 1926. In addition to amassing a large collection of country and western, blues, and jazz sound recordings, he also became a discographer and a founder and president of the John Edwards Memorial Foundation (JEMF). Earle is also responsible for rediscovering and recording a number of country musicians, including Doc Watson, Jimmie Tarlton, and the Carolina Tarheels. From the description of Eugene Earle collection, 1939-1980s. WorldCa...

Rodgers, Jimmie, 1897-1933

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Butcher, Dwight, 1911-

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Country music performer and songwriter. Born August 6, 1911. Died November 11, 1978. Career most active during the 1930s. Primarily radio and stage performer, but also recorded under several names during the 1930s, including Slim Oakdale, Hank Hall, and Dwight Butcher. Songwriting credits include "Love Letters Bring Memories of You" (recorded by Jimmie Rodgers), and "Goodbye to Old Mexico" (recorded by Gene Autry). From the description of Oral history interview with Dwight Butcher; 1...

Puckett, Riley, 1894-1946

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Riley Puckett was born May 7, 1894, and was blinded shortly after birth. Despite his condition, Puckett became proficient as a vocalist, guitarist and banjo player, performing with many Atlanta area country groups, including the Hometown Boys String Band, the Skillet Lickers, the Sand Sifters, the Georgia Red Hots and the Georgia Hot Shots. Puckett also recorded over 200 solo records for the Columbia, Decca and Bluebird labels; after Fiddlin' John Carson, Puckett was the most frequently recorded...

Cherry, Hugh

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Arthel ("Doc") Watson, nationally known Anglo-American bluegrass and old-time music guitarist and singer, and recording artist, of Deep Gap, Wautauga County, N.C. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1967. WorldCat record id: 27189120 Country music disc jockey. Born October 7, 1922. Died October 15, 1998. Career active late 1940s-1970s. Worked as a disc jockey, documentary narrator, author, and college lecturer. Honored as Country Music Man of the Year i...

Pine Ridge Boys

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