Oral history interview with Vin Bruce and Leroy Martin; 1986 March 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 Mar. 7.

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Oral history interview with Vin Bruce and Leroy Martin; 1986 March 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 Mar. 7.

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Vin Bruce and Leroy Martin discuss Vin's career as a Cajun musician. Discussion includes his childhood in Louisiana; early country music influences; early dances and dance halls; early recording sessions; singing at Hank Williams's wedding; the impact of rock & roll on Vin's Music; his Grand Ole Opry and Louisiana Hayride appearances; Vin and Leroy working together; hiring Doc Guidry; recording the album, Vin Bruce Sings; working in Canada; The Leroy Martin Show; and comments the influence of Cajun music.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 55 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771936

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Bruce, Vin

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Cajun music performer. Born April 25, 1932. One of the first Cajun musicians to gain national attention. Recorded for Columbia Records, 1951-1956. Recordings include "Dans la Louisianne." Strong regional popularity 1960s-1990s. Released Carousel for Two, issued on the Louisiana Red record label, in 2000. From the description of Oral history interview with Vin Bruce and Leroy Martin; 1986 March 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 Mar. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library &...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Martin, Leroy

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Bruce, Vin

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Cajun music performer. Born April 25, 1932. One of the first Cajun musicians to gain national attention. Recorded for Columbia Records, 1951-1956. Recordings include "Dans la Louisianne." Strong regional popularity 1960s-1990s. Released Carousel for Two, issued on the Louisiana Red record label, in 2000. From the description of Oral history interview with Vin Bruce and Leroy Martin; 1986 March 7; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 Mar. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library &...