Oral history interview with Red Foley Family Members; 1989 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 Oct. 16.

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Oral history interview with Red Foley Family Members; 1989 October 16; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 Oct. 16.

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Members of the Red Foley family discuss their famous father's (and grandfather's) career. Discussion includes memories of Red performing on the Avalon Hour with Red Skelton; stories from Red's early career and his musical influences; Red's association with John Lair and Renfro Valley; Red's growing popularity during the 1940s and joining the Grand Ole Opry; Red's assessment of his own stardom; family memories; Betty Foley Cummins's recordings with her father; Red's career and the Ozark Jubilee; the IRS crisis; and a discussion of Red's personal life.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 50 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772077

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Foley, Red, 1910-1968

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Clyde Julian "Red" Foley (June 17, 1910 – September 19, 1968) was an American musician who made a major contribution to the growth of country music after World War II. For more than two decades, Foley was one of the biggest stars of the genre, selling more than 25 million records. His 1951 hit, "Peace in the Valley", was among the first million-selling gospel records. A Grand Ole Opry veteran until his death, Foley also hosted the first popular country music series on network television, Ozar...

Pancratz, Jeanie Foley

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Cummins, Clyde Foley;

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Pingley, Charlotte Cummins;

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Granddaughter of Country Music Hall of Fame member, Red Foley. Born 1950. From the description of Oral history interview with Charlotte Cummins Pingley; 1989 March 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 Mar. 20. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841102 ...

Foley, Betty

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Foley, Betty

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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