Oral history interview with Vic Willis; [ca. 1975]; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. [ca. 1975]

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Oral history interview with Vic Willis; [ca. 1975]; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. [ca. 1975]

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Willis Brothers member, Vic Willis talks about the music business. Discussion includes their 1946 start on the Grand Ole Opry; their 1946 recording sessions for Hank Williams; their 1946 Sterling recordings; their recording studio work; the start of their music career; comments on changes in the country music industry; comments on the Association of Country Entertainers (ACE) organization; and memories of their work in the commercial jingle business.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 36 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772270

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Hall, Patricia (Patricia Ann)

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Willis, Vic.

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Willis, Vic;

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Country performer and businessman. Born May 31, 1922. Died January 15, 1995. Full name: John Victor Willis. With his brothers, Guy and Skeeter, performed as the Oklahoma Wranglers and later the Willis Brothers. Popular Grand Ole Opry performer until his death. From the description of Oral history interview with Vic Willis; [ca. 1975]; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. [ca. 1975] (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841181 ...

Willis Brothers.

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