Oral history interview with Little Roy Wiggins; 1974 April 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Apr. 25.

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Oral history interview with Little Roy Wiggins; 1974 April 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Apr. 25.

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Steel guitarist Little Roy Wiggins talks about his career. Discussion includes learning to play the steel guitar and early music influences; a brief account of his work for Paul Howard and Pee Wee King; joining Eddy Arnold in the early 1940s and memories from his work with Eddy; his playing style and work with the performer; changes in the music business; working for George Morgan; and comments on his experiences as a professional steel guitar player.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 33 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772452

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Wiggins, Roy A., III

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Steel guitarist. Born June 27, 1926. Died August 3, 1999. Real name: Ivan Leroy Wiggins. His steel guitar can be heard providing the signature back-up for Eddy Arnold's stage shows and recordings during the late 1940s-early 1950s. Recorded instrumentals for several labels, including Dot and Starday. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Little Roy Wiggins; 1974 April 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Apr. 25. (Country M...

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...

Wiggins, Roy A., III

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69884x5 (person)

Steel guitarist. Born June 27, 1926. Died August 3, 1999. Real name: Ivan Leroy Wiggins. His steel guitar can be heard providing the signature back-up for Eddy Arnold's stage shows and recordings during the late 1940s-early 1950s. Recorded instrumentals for several labels, including Dot and Starday. Member, Steel Guitar Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Little Roy Wiggins; 1974 April 25; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Apr. 25. (Country M...