Oral history interview with Ted Johnson; 1976 December 29; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1976 Dec. 29.

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Johnson, Ted, musician;. Oral history interview with Ted Johnson; 1976 December 29; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall.

Oral history interview with Ted Johnson; 1976 December 29; interview conducted by Patricia A. Hall. 1976 Dec. 29.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841235

Musician Ted Johnson talks about his career in Dude Martin's band. Discussion includes his early musical interests; his entry into an entertainment career; joining Dude Martin's band in 1936, and later becoming the manager and business partner; producing the Hoffman Hayride television show; a brief overview of Dude Martin's early career; the band's work on San Francisco area radio; memories of performing in California dance halls during the early 1940s; the popularity of Bob Wills on the West Coast; the popularity of western swing; the band's recording career; memories of the band's singers, including Sue Thompson and Arvada Miller; the operation of his music store; his songwriting; and memories from working on live radio.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 14 minutes)

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