Oral history interview with Len Ellis; 1995 March 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Mar. 4;

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Oral history interview with Len Ellis; 1995 March 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Mar. 4;

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Country disc jockey Len Ellis describes the development of and highlights from his career. Discussion includes his family background and his first exposure to country music; his educational background; his first radio jobs; working at WVMI Biloxi, Mississippi and the station's switch to "hillbilly" music; his move to WJOB Hammond, Indiana and his role in developing the staions's country show, Rhythm Round-up; his "Uncle Len" persona; his introduction to Nashville in 1953; memories from the Country Music Disc Jockeys Association conventions; memories of early record promoters; his distinction as the first member of the Country Music Association (CMA); the CMA's role in increasing country music's visibility; early CMA telecasts; owning and managing radio station WAKE, Valparaiso, Indiana; his experiences as a promoter; and memories of performers he worked with during his career.

4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 24 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772091

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Ellis, L.T.

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Disc jockey. Born February 28, 1928. Career most active 1950s-1970s. Popular radio personality and promoter known as "Uncle Len." Recognized as the first member of the Country Music Association (CMA). From the description of Oral history interview with Len Ellis; 1995 March 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Mar. 4; (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840994 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Country Music Association (U.S.)

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Ellis, L.T.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6v40t0w (person)

Disc jockey. Born February 28, 1928. Career most active 1950s-1970s. Popular radio personality and promoter known as "Uncle Len." Recognized as the first member of the Country Music Association (CMA). From the description of Oral history interview with Len Ellis; 1995 March 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1995 Mar. 4; (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840994 ...