Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 May 12.

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Oral history interview with Sidney "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader; 1986 May 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1986 May 12.

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Fiddler Sid Harkreader talks about his career in country music. Discussion includes his early radio appearances, including his first WSM appearance; his early work on the Grand Ole Opry; memories of Judge Hay; memories of early Opry performers; and performing on road shows with Uncle Dave Macon.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 45 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772028

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Harkreader, Sidney J.

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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...