Oral history interview with Don Davis; 1983 August 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 5;

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Oral history interview with Don Davis; 1983 August 5; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 5;

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Musician and producer Don Davis talks about his career in country music, focusing on his experiences as a musician and his work in publishing. Discussion includes memories from his session work, including his work with Hank Williams; the working styles of different producers, including Fred Rose and Paul Cohen; experiences as a traveling musician; his steel playing style compared with peers Jerry Byrd and Little Roy Wiggins; memories from the tent show circuit; his association with Pamper Music; working with Harlan Howard; and the rate of return for singles and albums during the 1940s, 1950, and 1960s.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 22 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772079

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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Davis, Don, guitarist.

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Country musician, publisher, producer, and television personality. Career most active 1940s-1960s. Steel guitarist. Joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1945 as a member of Pee Wee King's band. As a session musician he appeared on over 3,000 recordings. His producer credits include Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Lefty Frizzell. From the description of Oral history interview with Don Davis; 1983 January 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Jan. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Lib...

Davis, Don, guitarist.

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Country musician, publisher, producer, and television personality. Career most active 1940s-1960s. Steel guitarist. Joined the Grand Ole Opry in 1945 as a member of Pee Wee King's band. As a session musician he appeared on over 3,000 recordings. His producer credits include Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Lefty Frizzell. From the description of Oral history interview with Don Davis; 1983 January 28; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1983 Jan. 28. (Country Music Foundation, Lib...