Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1991 June 13; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Paul Kingsbury. 1991 June 13.

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Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1991 June 13; interview conducted by John W. Rumble and Paul Kingsbury. 1991 June 13.

Quartet singer Gordon Stoker, member of the Jordanaires, recalls the group's association with Patsy Cline. Discussion includes working in the recording studio with Patsy; Patsy's early appearance on the Grand Ole Opry; working with Owen Bradley; comparisons between Patsy and Elvis Presley; Patsy's talent; audience response to Patsy; and Patsy's attitude toward her music.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 15 minutes)

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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 ...

Cline, Patsy, 1932-1963

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Kingsbury, Paul, 1958-

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