Oral history interview with Ricky Skaggs [sound recording] ; 1994 January 14; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Jan. 14.

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Oral history interview with Ricky Skaggs [sound recording] ; 1994 January 14; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1994 Jan. 14.

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Performer Ricky Skaggs talks about the influential career of bluegrass musician, Bill Monroe. Discussion includes his appearance on The Bill Monroe Show at age six; the early popularity of bluegrass; the impact of the separation of bluegrass from country; the dynamics of key bluegrass bands, notably Flatt & Scruggs and Bill Monroe's band; memories from working with Ralph Stanley; the influence of Bill Monroe on later musicians; the role of bluegrass in the development of Ricky Skaggs's sound; working with Bill Monroe on "Wheel Hoss"; memories from making a music video with Bill Monroe; and some of his insights into Bill Monroe, his life and his personality.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 20 min.)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772225

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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Skaggs, Ricky

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Country and bluegrass performer. Born July 18, 1954. Full name: Ricky Lee Skaggs. Performer, recording artist, and producer. As a teenager, worked with bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley. Veteran of Emmylou Harris's Hot Band. Hit recordings include "Heartbroke," "Highway 40 Blues," and "Uncle Pen." Career achievements include numerous Country Music Association (CMA) and Grammy awards. From the description of Oral history interview with Ricky Skaggs [sound recording] ; 1994 January 14; i...

Skaggs, Ricky

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Country and bluegrass performer. Born July 18, 1954. Full name: Ricky Lee Skaggs. Performer, recording artist, and producer. As a teenager, worked with bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley. Veteran of Emmylou Harris's Hot Band. Hit recordings include "Heartbroke," "Highway 40 Blues," and "Uncle Pen." Career achievements include numerous Country Music Association (CMA) and Grammy awards. From the description of Oral history interview with Ricky Skaggs [sound recording] ; 1994 January 14; i...