Oral history interview with Bee Spears; 1993 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 May 20.

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Oral history interview with Bee Spears; 1993 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 May 20.

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Musician Bee Spears talks about his long career as a member of Willie Nelson's band. Discussion includes his early musical influences; joining Willie's band in the late 1960s; adapting to Willie's unique singing style; life on the road; participating in package shows during the late 1960s and early 1970s; working with Little Jimmy Dickens; the addition of Grady Martin to the band; changes in the band's image during the 1970s; Willie's recordings and song selection; and the impact of Willie's growing popularity.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 58 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772237

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Spears, Bee;

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Bass player. Born August 11, 1949. Real first name: Dan. Long-time bass player for Willie Nelson. From the description of Oral history interview with Bee Spears; 1993 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 May 20. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841147 ...

Spears, Bee;

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Bass player. Born August 11, 1949. Real first name: Dan. Long-time bass player for Willie Nelson. From the description of Oral history interview with Bee Spears; 1993 May 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 May 20. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841147 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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