Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 July 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 July 11.

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Oral history interview with the Duke of Paducah; 1984 July 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1984 July 11.

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Country comedian Benjamin "Whitey" Ford, popularly known as the Duke of Paducah, discusses the development of his career. Discussion includes his years in the Navy; learning to play the banjo; his early years as a musician; the start of his country act; working vaudeville; working as a radio performer; working with Otto Gray & His Oklahoma Cowboys; the origin of his famous line, "these shoes are killin' me"; and the development of his comedy style.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772000

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...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Duke of Paducah, 1901-1986

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6kw5d2t (person)

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...