Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1985 November 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1985 Nov. 18;

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Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1985 November 18; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1985 Nov. 18;

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Quartet singer Gordon Stoker, member of the Jordanaires, describes the development and early years of his career. Discussion includes his early musical training and musical influences; a description of singing conventions; attending the Vaughn Music School; his interest in quartet singing; his early radio work; development of his piano playing style; joining the Daniel Quartet; working on the Grand Ole Opry in the early 1940s; his fan mail; working and traveling with the Daniel Quartet; memories of John Daniel; a description of a typical Daniel Quartet stage show; and his start with the Jordanaires.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 57 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772424

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...

Stoker, Gordon, 1924-2013

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Quartet singer. Born August 13, 1924. Full name: Hugh Gordon Stoker. In 1949 joined the Jordanaires, one of Nashville's premier background vocal groups and a key component of the Nashville Sound. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Gordon Stoker; 1975 February 7; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1975 Feb. 7. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841148 From the description of ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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