Oral history interview with Speedy West; 1974 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Nov. 18.

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Oral history interview with Speedy West; 1974 November 18; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Nov. 18.

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Steel guitarist Speedy West gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes working for Cliffie Stone; his work in the recording studio; development of his playing style; the West Coast as a recording center; the impact of rock & roll on the country recording industry; experiences working with Paul Weston; his pioneering work with the pedal steel guitar; the impact of Bud Isaacs on the steel guitar sound; his work with Jimmy Bryant; his touring work during the late 1950s; and his career outside the music business.

1 sound cassette (45 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772442

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...

West, Speedy

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Pioneer pedal steel guitarist. Born January 25, 1924. Died November 15, 2003. Real name: Wesley Webb West. Career most active late 1940s and 1950s. Pedal steel pioneer who teamed with guitarist Jimmy Bryant. The team recorded on their own and backed numerous West Coast sessions for numerous country and pop artists. Recognized for his fast tempos and jazz-like improvisational style. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Speedy West; 197...

West, Speedy

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6348h8z (person)

Pioneer pedal steel guitarist. Born January 25, 1924. Died November 15, 2003. Real name: Wesley Webb West. Career most active late 1940s and 1950s. Pedal steel pioneer who teamed with guitarist Jimmy Bryant. The team recorded on their own and backed numerous West Coast sessions for numerous country and pop artists. Recognized for his fast tempos and jazz-like improvisational style. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Speedy West; 197...