Oral history interview with Ralph Blizard; 1988 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1988 Nov. 11.

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Oral history interview with Ralph Blizard; 1988 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1988 Nov. 11.

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Musician Ralph Blizard talks about his development as a long-bow fiddler and gives a brief overview of his long career. Discussion includes musical influences; fiddle contests; performing on radio shows in the Kingsport, Tennessee area; the decision to remain a local musician; working for Eastman Kodak; his changing fiddle style; his 1980s band, the New Southern Ramblers; his repertoire of songs; and comments on traditional music.

3 sound cassettes (3 hours)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772480

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Blizard, Ralph, 1918-2004

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Fiddler. Born December 5, 1918. Renowned long-bow fiddle player. Performed with his band, the Southern Ramblers, 1930s-1955. Left his musical career in 1955, but returned in 1982 with the formation of the New Southern Ramblers. From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Blizard; 1988 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1988 Nov. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841397 ...

Blizard, Ralph, 1918-2004

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Fiddler. Born December 5, 1918. Renowned long-bow fiddle player. Performed with his band, the Southern Ramblers, 1930s-1955. Left his musical career in 1955, but returned in 1982 with the formation of the New Southern Ramblers. From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Blizard; 1988 November 11; interview conducted by John W. Rumble; 1988 Nov. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841397 ...

Blizard, Mildred Bowman;

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Rumble, John Woodruff

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