Oral history interview with Jimmy Martin; 1993 December 16; interview conducted by John Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Dec. 16.

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Oral history interview with Jimmy Martin; 1993 December 16; interview conducted by John Rumble and Chris Skinker. 1993 Dec. 16.

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Bluegrass legend Jimmy Martin participates in an interview for the Country Music Foundation's production of The Music of Bill Monroe from 1936-1994 (MCA, 1994). Discussion includes his childhood and early musical influences; his start as a performer and memories from his early career; his audition with Bill Monroe and joining the Blue Grass Boys; experiences working and recording with Monroe; performing with Hank Williams; the development of his guitar style; the decision to leave Monroe; working with the Osborne Brothers; working with Paul Williams and J. D. Crowe; working on the Louisiana Hayride; highlights from his many recording sessions; memories of Jimmy Martin & the Sunny Mountain Boys; his songwriting; working on the Grand Ole Opry; experiences traveling with Monroe; comments on Monroe's career and influence; and comments on the growth of bluegrass.

4 sound cassetes (3 hours, 15 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772140

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Monroe, Bill, 1911-1996

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Bill Monroe (1911-1984), Anglo-American mandolin player, singer, and songwriter known as the "Father of Bluegrass", from Rosine, Ky.; and his band, the Blue Grass Boys, featuring banjo player Earl Scruggs of Flint Hill, N.C. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1940s. WorldCat record id: 27189199 Pioneer bluegrass performer. Born September 13, 1911. Died September 9, 1996. Full name: William Smith Monroe. Career active 1920s-1990s. Known as the Father of...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Martin, Jimmy, 1927-2005

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Bluegrass performer. Born August 10, 1927. Full name: James Henry Martin. Guitarist and lead singer for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, 1949-1954. Successful performer, songwriter, and recording artist. His recording credits include the bluegrass standards "Rock Hearts," "Sophronie," "Hold Whatcha Got," "Widow Maker," and "The Sunny Side of the Mountain." Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmy Martin; 1993 Decembe...