Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24.

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Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24.

Members of the western swing band, the Light Crust Doughboys, talk about the group's long history in country music. Discussion includes the addition of member Art Greenhaw and recent activities for the band; a contrast between the band of the 1930s and the band of the 1990s; a description of a typical concert; memories of Marvin Montgomery's early musical career; memories from the early years of the Light Crust Doughboys; and the development of Jerry Elliott's musical career.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 43 minutes)

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Light Crust Doughboys

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Western swing band. Organized in the late 1930s by Burrus Mill & Elevator Company to promote its Light Crust Flour on the Radio. Past and present members are among western swing's most significant musicians, including Bob Wills, Marvin Montgomery, and Knocky Parker. From the description of Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center)....

Elliott, Jerry;

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Montgomery, Marvin L.

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Country performer. Real name: Marvin Wetter. AKA: "Smokey" Montgomery. Died June 6, 2001. Tenor banjoist. Joined the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, appointed bandleader in 1948. Remained active with the band until his death. From the description of Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841066 ...

Greenhaw, Art, 1954-

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Pinson, Bobby

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Country music scholar and record collector. Died 2003. Well-known collector, his collection of early country recordings was acquired by the Country Music Foundation (CMF) in the early 1970s to become the core of the recordings collection housed at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. CMF staff member 1972-2001. Recognized for his knowledge and scholarship, especially in regard to country recordings prior to 1942. Research editor for Country Music Records: a Discography (New York: Oxford Un...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Light Crust Doughboys

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Western swing band. Organized in the late 1930s by Burrus Mill & Elevator Company to promote its Light Crust Flour on the Radio. Past and present members are among western swing's most significant musicians, including Bob Wills, Marvin Montgomery, and Knocky Parker. From the description of Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center)....