Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1983 August 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 3.

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Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1983 August 3; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1983 Aug. 3.

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Quartet singer Gordon Stoker, member of the Jordanaires, recalls the Nashville music industry during the late 1940s and early 1950s. Discussion includes his educational background; performing on WLAC during the late 1940s; working as a member of the Daniel Quartet; Wally Fowler's All Night Sing gospel show; the original Jordanaires; joining the Jordanaires in 1949 and his move from piano player to tenor; memories of Hank Williams; memories of Fred Rose; working on the Grand Ole Opry; working in the recording studio; and the Anita Kerr Singers.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 49 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772241

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Jordanaires (Musical group)

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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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 ...