Oral history interview with Curly Fox; 1986 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 19.

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Oral history interview with Curly Fox; 1986 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 19.

Country music performer Curly Fox talks about the development of his career as a musician. Discussion includes memories from his childhood; early radio performers, including Bradley Kincaid; prominent fiddle players and fiddling styles; the development of his fiddling style; a description of a medicine show; working as a radio performer; experiences as a traveling musician; early fiddle contests promoted by Larry Sunbrock; his early recording work; and working with Texas Ruby.

5 sound cassettes (4 hours, 15 minutes)

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Fox, Curly

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Country music performer. Born November 9, 1910. Died November 10, 1995. Real name: Arnim LeRoy Fox. Career most active 1930s-1960s. Expert fiddler and performer. Performed with his wife as the popular 1940s and 1950s musical duo "Curly Fox & Texas Ruby." From the description of Oral history interview with Curly Fox; 1986 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 19. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840958 From th...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Fox, Curly

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Country music performer. Born November 9, 1910. Died November 10, 1995. Real name: Arnim LeRoy Fox. Career most active 1930s-1960s. Expert fiddler and performer. Performed with his wife as the popular 1940s and 1950s musical duo "Curly Fox & Texas Ruby." From the description of Oral history interview with Curly Fox; 1986 May 19; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 May 19. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840958 From th...