Oral history interview with Charlie Monroe; 1972 September 1; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Fred Bartenstein. 1972 Sept. 1.

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Oral history interview with Charlie Monroe; 1972 September 1; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green and Fred Bartenstein. 1972 Sept. 1.

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Country performer Charlie Monroe talks about the early years of his career, focusing on his years with the Monroe Brothers. Discussion includes stories from his childhood; the story behind his song "Mother's White Rose"; early musical influences and memories of his musical family, including Uncle Pen; his first guitar; start of the Monroe Brothers and memories from their early career; experiences working for the Sinclair and Standard Oil companies; memories of his brother, Bill Monroe; performing for Texas Crystals; working as a professional dancer on the WLS road show; experiences as an amateur baseball player; the early years of his career; their first recordings and the role of Eli Oberstein; memories of the Monroe's career; the decision to split the group; and comments on several former sideman.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 32 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772463

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Monroe, Charlie

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Country performer and bandleader. Born July 4, 1903. Died September 27, 1975. Full name: Charles Pendleton Monroe. Career most active 1930s-1950s. Performed with his brother, Bill Monroe, during the late 1920s-1930s as the Monroe Brothers. The duo broke up in 1938. Formed the Kentucky Pardners and recorded with them during the late 1930s-1950s on the RCA and Decca labels. Recordings include "Bringing in the Georgia Mail," and "Old Kentucky Bound." From the description of Oral history...

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...