Oral history interview with Fred Kirby; 1982 November 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Nov. 24.

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Oral history interview with Fred Kirby; 1982 November 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1982 Nov. 24.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841030

Country performer Fred Kirby recalls highlights from his career. Discussion includes his childhood and early musical influences; his start on radio; working as part of the Briarhoppers; selling war bonds; his children's shows; working the Carolina Hayride; working for sponsor Crazy Water Crystals; his songwriting; his recording sessions; his DJ show at WBT during the mid-1940s; and his decision to work in children's programming.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 31 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772122

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Crazy Water Company

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Company in Mineral Wells, Texas that originated the "Crazy" brand of mineral water and evaporated mineral crystals. This company also launched the musical radio programs which began in Texas and spread throughout the southeastern United States. The Famous Mineral Water Company in Mineral Wells now controls and distributes the Crazy brand....

Kirby, Fred;

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Country music performer. Born July 19, 1910. Died April 22, 1996. Full name: Frederick Austin Kirby. Career active 1930s-early 1950s. Began career as radio performer on WBT Charlotte in the 1930s. During the 1930s-1940s performed on WLW Cincinnati, WLS Chicago, and WFIL Philadelphia. Returned to WBT in mid-1940s. Host of several popular local children's radio and television shows, including Fred Kirby's Tiny Town USA, and Junior Rancho. Recorded for several labels during the late 1930s-1950s, in...

Kirby, Fred.

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