Oral history interview with Tillman Franks; 1990 March 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Mar. 8.

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Oral history interview with Tillman Franks; 1990 March 8; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1990 Mar. 8.

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Country songwriter and artist manager Tillman Franks talks about his experiences as an insider to the country music industry during the 1940s and 1950s. Discussion includes the start of the Louisiana Hayride; his work as a booking agent; work with the Bailes Brothers; description of the early Hayride shows; managing Johnnie & Jack; bringing Elvis Presley to the Hayride; memories of Hank Williams's career and stardom; comments on the Hayride audience; his songwriting; experiences working with different disc jockeys and promoters; his experiences as a manager, including work with Webb Pierce, Billy Walker, and Johnny Horton; experiences managing the Hayride; and comments on Johnny Horton's career.

4 sound cassettes (3 hours, 25 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772305

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Franks, Tillman

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Country music manager and songwriter. Born September 29, 1920. Played bass for several acts on the Louisiana Hayride. His songwriting credits include "How Far is Heaven" (recorded by Kitty Wells, 1949), "Honky Tonk Man" (recorded by Johnny Horton, 1956), and "When It's Springtime in Alaska" (recorded by Johnny Horton, 1958). Manager for many country artists, including Webb Pierce, the Carlisles, Claude King, Slim Whitman, David Houston, and Johnny Horton. From the description of Oral...

Franks, Tillman

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Country music manager and songwriter. Born September 29, 1920. Played bass for several acts on the Louisiana Hayride. His songwriting credits include "How Far is Heaven" (recorded by Kitty Wells, 1949), "Honky Tonk Man" (recorded by Johnny Horton, 1956), and "When It's Springtime in Alaska" (recorded by Johnny Horton, 1958). Manager for many country artists, including Webb Pierce, the Carlisles, Claude King, Slim Whitman, David Houston, and Johnny Horton. From the description of Oral...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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