Oral history interview with Lester Flatt; [ca. 1970]; interview conducted by Frank Jones. [ca. 1970]

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Oral history interview with Lester Flatt; [ca. 1970]; interview conducted by Frank Jones. [ca. 1970]

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Bluegrass musician Lester Flatt talks to Columbia Records executive Frank Jones about recent events in his career. Discussion includes the formation of Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass; the development of his musical interest and style; the important influence of the Grand Ole Opry; and comments from Jones and Flatt on the upcoming album, Flatt Out.

1 sound cassette (8 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772097

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Jones, Frank, 1928-2005

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Flatt, Lester, 1914-1979

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Bluegrass musician. Born June 14, 1914. Died May 11, 1979. Full name: Lester Raymond Flatt. Guitarist and lead singer for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, 1945-early 1948. In 1948 teamed with Earl Scruggs to form the Foggy Mountain Boys. In 1969 ended his professional association with Earl Scruggs and formed Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with L...