Oral history interview with Randy Atcher; 1989 February 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 Feb. 10.

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Oral history interview with Randy Atcher; 1989 February 10; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1989 Feb. 10.

Performer Randy Atcher reviews several items that document his musical career. The discussion focuses on his activities through the late 1940s and includes his songwriting; different songs he performed; memories of Randall Atcher & His Frontiersmen; various promotional brochures; playing for square dances; working with brother Bob Atcher; the split-up of Bob & Bonnie Blue Eyes; the pursuit of his solo career; the start of his radio career; and his interest in western music and cowboy songs.

2 sound cassettes (2 hours)

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Atcher, Randy, 1918-2002

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Television personality and country music artist. Born December 7, 1918. Died October 9, 2002. Best known for his work during the 1950s-1960s as the host of two Louisville-based television shows, T-Bar-V Ranch and Hayloft Hoedown. During his later career gained a reputation as a respected reader for the American Printing House for the Blind, for whom he recorded over 600 books. From the description of Oral history interview with Randy Atcher; 1991 July 19; interview conducted by John ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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