Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1975 January 22; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 22.

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Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1975 January 22; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Jan. 22.

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Country comedian Benjamin "Whitey" Ford, popularly known as the Duke of Paducah, recalls highlights from his career. Discussion includes his start in music; his experiences as a traveling musician; his suit and shoes; working in Hollywood; working with John Lair; working on Plantation Party; his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry; memories from working with Gene Autry; and his business ventures.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 36 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7771999

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Duke of Paducah, 1901-1986

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Country music performer and comedian. Born May 12, 1901. Died June 20, 1986. Real name: Benjamin Francis Ford. Later given the nickname "Whitey" for his blond hair. Acquired stage name, the Duke of Paducah, in the 1930s. Career active 1920s-1950s. Star of the Grand Ole Opry during the 1940s. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 August 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Aug. 1. (Country Music Foun...

Duke of Paducah, 1901-1986

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Country music performer and comedian. Born May 12, 1901. Died June 20, 1986. Real name: Benjamin Francis Ford. Later given the nickname "Whitey" for his blond hair. Acquired stage name, the Duke of Paducah, in the 1930s. Career active 1920s-1950s. Star of the Grand Ole Opry during the 1940s. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 August 1; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 Aug. 1. (Country Music Foun...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...