Oral history interview with Bobby Lord; 1969 October 1; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 Oct. 1.

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Oral history interview with Bobby Lord; 1969 October 1; interview conducted by Cecil H. Whaley. 1969 Oct. 1.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841251

Country television host and performer Bobby Lord talks about his career. Discussion includes his childhood and the start of his music career; different instruments he plays; his musical influences; his association with Boudleaux Bryant; the development of his singing style; his first recordings; his early television work; his personal life and career; comments on changes in country music; the role of Nashville as the center of the country music industry; highlights from his career; and comments on the relationship between a performer and the audience.

1 sound cassette (35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772338

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Lord, Bobby

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Country performer. Born January 6, 1934. Full name: Robert Lester Lord. Career most active 1950s-1960s. Best known as a television performer. Started his career at WSUN, Tampa, Florida with a local program, The Bobby Lord Homefolks Show. Regular cast member of the Ozark Jubilee, 1955-1960. Worked on the Grand Ole Opry, 1960-1969. Hosted his own syndicated country music television show during the mid-1960s, The Bobby Lord Show. Author, Hit the Glory Road (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1969). ...

Lord, Bobby

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gf0rz9 (person)

Country performer. Born January 6, 1934. Full name: Robert Lester Lord. Career most active 1950s-1960s. Best known as a television performer. Started his career at WSUN, Tampa, Florida with a local program, The Bobby Lord Homefolks Show. Regular cast member of the Ozark Jubilee, 1955-1960. Worked on the Grand Ole Opry, 1960-1969. Hosted his own syndicated country music television show during the mid-1960s, The Bobby Lord Show. Author, Hit the Glory Road (Nashville: Broadman Press, 1969). ...

Whaley, Cecil;

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