Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 May 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Richard K. Spotswood. 1974 May 26.

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Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 May 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Richard K. Spotswood. 1974 May 26.

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Country performers Bill and Earl Bolick, professionally known as the Blue Sky Boys, recall their career. Discussion includes the development of their musical style and the influence of the Monroe Brothers; early career experiences; their first recordings and impact of "The Sunny Side of Life" on their career; their song selection; changes in country music; experiences working with different producers; the role of Red Hicks in the group; and comedy as part of their stage show.

1 sound cassette (35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772062

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Bolick, Bill

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Blue Sky Boys;

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Country music duo. Members, William A. Bolick (Born October 28, 1917) and Earl A. Bolick (Born November 16, 1919; Died April 19, 1998). Career most active 1930s and 1940s. A musical style characterized by a distinctive blend of vocal harmonies with mandolin and guitar accompaniment. From the description of Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 May 26; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Richard K. Spotswood. 1974 May 26. (Country Music Foundation, Library & ...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Spotswood, Richard K.;

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Bolick, Earl

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Blue Sky Boys.

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