Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 8.

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Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 8.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58840926

Fiddler Sid Harkreader talks about the early years of his music career, focusing on the 1920s. Discussion includes memories of his early home life and playing the fiddle; a description of fiddle contests; working with Uncle Dave Macon; his first professional performances; his first recording session during the mid-1920s; the sources of his songs; recording with Grady Moore in the late 1920s; the popularity of religious songs during these years; and his final recording session in 1929.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 55 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772027

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Harkreader, Sidney J.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65h7dks (person)

Country music performer. Born February 26, 1898. Died March 19, 1988. Full name: Sidney J. Harkreader. Popularly known as "Fiddlin' Sid." Career active 1920s-early 1950s. Fiddler and guitar player. First partner of Uncle Dave Macon. Grand Ole Opry performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 5884...

Harkreader, Sidney J.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65h7dks (person)

Country music performer. Born February 26, 1898. Died March 19, 1988. Full name: Sidney J. Harkreader. Popularly known as "Fiddlin' Sid." Career active 1920s-early 1950s. Fiddler and guitar player. First partner of Uncle Dave Macon. Grand Ole Opry performer. From the description of Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 5884...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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