Oral history interview with Curly Seckler (Sechler); 1986 November 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Nov. 20.

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Oral history interview with Curly Seckler (Sechler); 1986 November 20; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Nov. 20.

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Bluegrass musician Curly Seckler (Sechler) recalls highlights from his years with Flatt & Scruggs. Discussion includes the connection between Martha White and Flatt & Scruggs and a description of a typical show; the popularity of the Martha White theme; memories from their early performances on the Grand Ole Opry; changes in country music; the impact of adding new members to the group, including Josh Graves; promoting their shows; experiences working road shows; changes in the country audience; and his experiences as a musician during these years.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours, 9 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772288

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Sechler, Curly, 1919-

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Bluegrass performer. Born December 25, 1919. Full name: John R. Seckler, originally spelled Sechler. Career most active 1940s-1980s. Longtime mandolin player and tenor singer with Flatt & Scruggs, and later with Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Curly Seckler (Sechler); 1987 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library &amp...

Sechler, Curly, 1919-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6dn4336 (person)

Bluegrass performer. Born December 25, 1919. Full name: John R. Seckler, originally spelled Sechler. Career most active 1940s-1980s. Longtime mandolin player and tenor singer with Flatt & Scruggs, and later with Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Curly Seckler (Sechler); 1987 May 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1987 May 8. (Country Music Foundation, Library &amp...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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