Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 3; interview conducted by John Rumble. 1993 May 3.

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Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 3; interview conducted by John Rumble. 1993 May 3.

Guitarist and banjo player Bernie Smith describes his experiences working as a staff musician. Discussion includes an overview of his career; the development of his guitar playing style; working in the recording studio; recording with Rex Allen; his experiences as an early television performer; working with Clayton McMichen; his work on the banjo; and working on WLS Chicago and the National Barn Dance.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 59 minutes)

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Smith, Bernie, guitarist.

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Country musician. Longtime staff musician at radio station WHAS and WHAS-TV Louisville. Appeared on several radio and television shows during the 1950s-1960s, including Hayloft Hoedown. From the description of Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 3; interview conducted by John Rumble. 1993 May 3. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841138 From the description of Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 17; int...

Smith, Bernie, guitarist.

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Country musician. Longtime staff musician at radio station WHAS and WHAS-TV Louisville. Appeared on several radio and television shows during the 1950s-1960s, including Hayloft Hoedown. From the description of Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 3; interview conducted by John Rumble. 1993 May 3. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841138 From the description of Oral history interview with Bernie Smith; 1993 May 17; int...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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