John Edwards memorial collection, n.d.

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John Edwards memorial collection, n.d.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/27190370

Collection of tapes, most of which are dubs of commercial 78 rpm recordings of Anglo-American old time string band, early country, blues and western swing musicians, including Riley Puckett (1894-1946) of Georgia; the Sons of the Pioneers; the Tenneva Ramblers of Asheville, N.C.; Charlie Poole (1892-1931) and the North Carolina Ramblers of Spray, N.C.; Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman (b.1893) of Virginia; Clayton McMichen (1900-1970) and his Georgia Wildcats; Wade Mainer (1907- ), originally of Weaverville, N.C.; Arthur Smith (1898-1971) of Tennessee; Gid Tanner (1885-1960) of Georgia; the Allen Brothers of Tennessee; Dwight Butcher of Tennessee; the Lilly Brothers; Benny Martin; Uncle Dave Macon (1870-1952) of Tennessee; Grandpa (Louis Marshall) Jones (1913- ), and other artists and groups. Some live recordings of unidentified country and bluegrass bands are also included, as is an interview with Dwight Butcher.

30 sound recordings.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7241056

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Mainer, Wade, 1907-2011

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Georgia Wildcats.

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McMichen, Clayton, 1900-1970

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Clayton McMichen, who was born on January 26, 1900 in Allatoona, Georgia, began to play the fiddle when he was 11 years old. He began to gain notoriety on his instrument at fiddlers' conventions in the 1920s and on WSB radio. Soon after WSB went on the air in Atlanta in 1922 and for the following four years, McMichen was heard as the leader of a string band called the Home Town Boys. He went on to make several popular recordings with the Skillet Lickers between 1926 and 1930; in abo...

Smith, Arthur, 1898-1971

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Macon, Uncle Dave, 1870-1952

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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...

Jones, Grandpa, 1913-1998

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Country performer. Born October 20, 1913. Died February 19, 1998. Real name: Louis Marshall Jones. Performer, banjoist, and comedian. Career active 1930s-1990s. During early career worked with Bradley Kincaid who gave him the "Grandpa" nickname. Recorded for the King, RCA, and Decca record labels. Regular cast member of the popular Hee Haw television show. Grand Ole Opry performer for over fifty years. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview...

Lilly brothers

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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...

Poole, Charlie, 1892-1931

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Tanner, Gid

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Allen Brothers.

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North Carolina Ramblers

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Martin, Benny

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Fiddle player. Born May 8, 1928. Died March 13, 2001. Full name: Benjamin Edward Martin. A blues-influenced fiddler who backed Bill Monroe, Roy Acuff, Flatt & Scruggs, Kitty Wells-Johnnie & Jack troupe, and others during the late 1940s-early 1950s. Successful solo performer. Recorded for the MGM, RCA, Decca, Starday, and Monument record labels. From the description of Oral history interview with Benny Martin; 1977 July 12; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1977 July 12...

Sons of the Pioneers

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The Sons of the Pioneers was one of the leading vocal and instrumental groups in Western music. They were especially known for their harmonies, songwriting, and musicianship. In addition to their creative success, the Pioneers were among the longest lasting groups in the history of country music, celebrating 65 years of continuous performances in 1998. Over the years, the members of the group included Pat Brady, Ken Carson, Ken Curtis, Tommy Doss, Hugh Farr, Karl Farr, Shug Fisher, Luther Nallie...

Stoneman, Ernest V.

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Tenneva Ramblers (Musical group)

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