Oral history interview with Hank Snow; 1968 March 14; interview conducted by Bill Williams. 1968 Mar. 14.

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Oral history interview with Hank Snow; 1968 March 14; interview conducted by Bill Williams. 1968 Mar. 14.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841146

Country performer Hank Snow gives an overview of his life story. Discussion includes a brief account of his childhood; and overview of his career; his musical influences; Canadian country artists; his family; origin of the name "the Singing Ranger"; and his advice for aspiring performers.

1 sound cassette (21 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772236

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Williams, Bill, 1915-1992

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Snow, Hank

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Country music performer. Born May 9, 1914. Died December 20, 1999. Full name: Clarence Eugene Snow. Canadian-born country star. Career active 1930s-1980s. Known for his tradition-oriented, fiddle-and-steel sound, distinctive nasal voice, and western costumes. Emerged as a major star on the Grand Ole Opry during the 1950s. Recorded for RCA 1930s-1970s. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Ha...