Oral history interview with Pete Pyle; 1974 October 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 2.

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Oral history interview with Pete Pyle; 1974 October 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 2.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841305

Musician Pete Pyle gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes his childhood and early career; working with Bill Monroe; working for Pee Wee King; memories of J. L. Frank; forming the Mississippi Valley Boys; his recording career; his songwriting, including "True Life Blues"; and memories from his years in the music business.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 15 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772389

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Pyle, Pete, 1920-1995

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Country performer. Born 1920. Singer, songwriter, and bandleader. Career most active in the Southeast during the 1940s and 1950s. Songwriting credits include "Highway of Sorrow" recorded by bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe. From the description of Oral history interview with Pete Pyle; 1974 October 2; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Oct. 2. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841305 ...