Oral history interview with Pee Wee King; 1994 November 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Nov. 12.

  1. Resources
  2. View Resource

ArchivalResource

Oral history interview with Pee Wee King; 1994 November 12; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Nov. 12.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841027

Bandleader Pee Wee King recalls highlights from his long career. Discussion includes his role as chairman of the Jimmie Rodgers Festival; working with Hank Williams; the story behind "Praying For The Day Peace Will Come"; and the story behind "Tennessee Waltz."

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 2 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

Information

SNAC Resource ID: 7772119

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

Related Entities

There are 2 Entities related to this resource.

Rumble, John Woodruff

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w65718z1 (person)

King, Pee Wee, 1914-2000

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w68g8hzx (person)

Country music performer, bandleader, and songwriter. Born February 18, 1914. Died March 7, 2000. Real name: Julius Frank Anthony Kuczynski. Career active late 1930s-1960s. Bandleader of the Golden West Cowboys, a popular Grand Old Opry act during the late 1930s-1940s. His songwriting credits include "Tennessee Waltz," and "Slow Poke." Star of ABC Television's The Pee Wee King Show during the late 1950s. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. F...