Oral history interview with Roland White; 1993 November 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 26.

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Oral history interview with Roland White; 1993 November 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 26.

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Bluegrass musician Roland White recalls stories from his experiences working with bluegrass legend Bill Monroe. Discussion includes a family history and his early musical influences; his start on West Coast radio; the development of his interest in bluegrass; the formation of the Country Boys and the Kentucky Colonels; working with Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs; and memories from his years as a member of the Blue Grass Boys.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 40 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772265

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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White, Roland

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Bluegrass musician. Born April 23, 1938. Mandolin player. Teamed with brother, Clarence, to form the Country Boys and Kentucky Colonels, mid-1950s. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys and Lester Flatt's Nashville Grass, 1960s-1970s. Joined Country Gazette, mid-1970s. Joined the Nashville Bluegrass Band, 1980s. From the description of Oral history interview with Roland White; 1993 November 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 26. (Country Music Found...

White, Roland

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62v2dhh (person)

Bluegrass musician. Born April 23, 1938. Mandolin player. Teamed with brother, Clarence, to form the Country Boys and Kentucky Colonels, mid-1950s. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys and Lester Flatt's Nashville Grass, 1960s-1970s. Joined Country Gazette, mid-1970s. Joined the Nashville Bluegrass Band, 1980s. From the description of Oral history interview with Roland White; 1993 November 26; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 26. (Country Music Found...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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