Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7.

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Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7.

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Quartet singer Gordon Stoker, member of the Jordanaires, comments on the group's experiences working as back-up vocalists for several major artists. Discussion includes working with Loretta Lynn; recording at the Bradley Studios; the development of their sound; working for Elvis Presley; and comments on country music in the movies.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 25 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772238

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Jordanaires (Musical group)

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Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...

Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...