Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17.

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Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17.

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Marvin Montgomery, member of the Light Crust Doughboys, discusses his long music career. Discussion includes childhood and early musical influences; his move to Texas and the early years of his career; joining the Light Crust Doughboys; recording sessions with Art Satherley; stories of Pappy O'Daniel; appearing in Gene Autry films; memories of Knocky Parker's addition to the group; experiences traveling with the band; his work during World War II; his first television appearance; and milestones from his long career.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 50 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772158

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Montgomery, Marvin L.

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Country performer. Real name: Marvin Wetter. AKA: "Smokey" Montgomery. Died June 6, 2001. Tenor banjoist. Joined the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, appointed bandleader in 1948. Remained active with the band until his death. From the description of Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841066 ...

Light Crust Doughboys

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Western swing band. Organized in the late 1930s by Burrus Mill & Elevator Company to promote its Light Crust Flour on the Radio. Past and present members are among western swing's most significant musicians, including Bob Wills, Marvin Montgomery, and Knocky Parker. From the description of Oral history interview with the Light Crust Doughboys; 1999 March 24; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Bob Pinson. 1999 Mar. 24. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center)....

Montgomery, Marvin L.

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Country performer. Real name: Marvin Wetter. AKA: "Smokey" Montgomery. Died June 6, 2001. Tenor banjoist. Joined the Light Crust Doughboys in 1935, appointed bandleader in 1948. Remained active with the band until his death. From the description of Oral history interview with Marvin Montgomery; 1988 June 17; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 June 17. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841066 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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