Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 January 19; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1977 Jan. 19.

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Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 January 19; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1977 Jan. 19.

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Country performer Doc Williams talks about the country music industry from his perspective as a regional performer. Discussion includes Chickie Williams's music career; their first recording session, including "Beyond the Sunset"; his record label, Wheeling Records; his philosophy about career success; a description of his stage show, including the role of comedy; the popularity of country music in the Northeast and Canada; the difference between the Southern and Canadian fiddle styles; his experiences as a country musician touring the Northeast and Canada; his analysis of changing opportunities for regional performers; and comments on the impact of the growth of country music.

2 sound cassette (1 hour, 2 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772453

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...

Williams, Doc, 1914-2011

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Country performer. Born June 26, 1914. Real name: Andrew John Smik, Jr. Performer and recording artist whom, with his band the Border Riders, performed throughout the Northeast and Eastern Canada from the late 1930s-1990s. Joined the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in 1937. In 1946 his wife, Chickie (born February 13, 1919), joined the band. In 1947 formed Wheeling Records. Creator of the Doc Williams Guitar Course. From the description of Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 Januar...