Oral history interview with Bob Baker; 1985 December 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 4.

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Oral history interview with Bob Baker; 1985 December 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 4.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/58841388

Veteran performer, Bob Baker, recalls his experiences on the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. Discussion includes his childhood and early musical influences; his first appearance on Renfro Valley; memories of early performers; joining Renfro Valley as a regular performer in the mid-1940s; working for John Lair; early sponsors; songs he wrote and performed; the typical audience; his work on Sunday Morning Gathering's; his musical style; various festivals and events held at Renfro Valley; and memories of early performers, including Stringbean, Randall Parker, and Emory Martin.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 40 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772471

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Baker, Bob, 1916- ;

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Country music performer. Born January 28, 1916. Long-time cast member of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. From the description of Oral history interview with Bob Baker; 1985 December 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 4. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841388 ...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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Baker, Bob, 1916- ;

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Country music performer. Born January 28, 1916. Long-time cast member of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance. From the description of Oral history interview with Bob Baker; 1985 December 4; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1985 Dec. 4. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841388 ...