John Edwards memorial collection, 1962-1963.

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John Edwards memorial collection, 1962-1963.

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Recording of interview with Bill Helms (1902- ), Anglo-American old-time fiddler from Thomaston, Ga., who reminisces about his fiddling career in Georgia during the 1920s and 1930s, including fiddle contests, radio, broadcasts, bands he played in, and well-known musicians of the day, such as Riley Puckett, the Skillet Lickers, and Jimmie Rodgers. Also included are interviews with Charles Stripling (1896- ), Anglo-American old-time fiddler, and Ira Stripling (1898- ), Anglo-American old-time guitarist, both of Pickens County, Ala. Charles and Ira Stripling discuss their early careers, including playing fiddle contests and dances, recording contracts, the selection of material to record, and Uncle Bunt Stephens.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Helms, Bill, 1902-

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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...

Stripling, Charles

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Stripling, Ira

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Stephens, Uncle Bunt

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Skillet Lickers

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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...

Rodgers, Jimmie, 1897-1933

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Stripling, Charles

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