Oral history interview with Zeke Clements; 1975 March 14; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 14.

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Oral history interview with Zeke Clements; 1975 March 14; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Mar. 14.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58840975

Country performer Zeke Clements recalls incidents and personalities from the early years of country music. Discussion includes his family history; his early career, and memories of early country musicians, including early Grand Ole Opry performers and personalities.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 26 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772072

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Clements, Zeke

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Country performer, radio and film star, and songwriter. Born September 6, 1911. Died June 4, 1994. Began his career specializing in cowboy songs and yodeling. His film credits include the voice of Bashful in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and numerous B-grade Westerns. His songwriting credits include the 1944 top country song of the year, "Smoke on the Water" (recorded by Red Foley). Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history int...

Clements, Zeke

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pz56zm (person)

Country performer, radio and film star, and songwriter. Born September 6, 1911. Died June 4, 1994. Began his career specializing in cowboy songs and yodeling. His film credits include the voice of Bashful in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarves, and numerous B-grade Westerns. His songwriting credits include the 1944 top country song of the year, "Smoke on the Water" (recorded by Red Foley). Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history int...

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...