Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 July; self-interview. 1974 July.

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Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 July; self-interview. 1974 July.

Country performer Bill Bolick of the musical duo the Blue Sky Boys, recalls the group's career in country music. Discussion includes childhood and early musical influences; the start of his music career; playing the mandolin; song selection; his experiences as a radio performer; their recording career; the story behind the name Blue Sky Boys; prewar vs. postwar recordings; their experiences reentering the entertainment business after World War II and their postwar career; comments on different songs they recorded during their years in the music business; their introduction of old folk ballads into the commercial marketplace; the decision to disband in 1951; and an overview of their place in country music.

3 sound cassettes (2 hours, 50 minutes)

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Country music duo. Members, William A. Bolick (Born October 28, 1917) and Earl A. Bolick (Born November 16, 1919; Died April 19, 1998). Career most active 1930s and 1940s. A musical style characterized by a distinctive blend of vocal harmonies with mandolin and guitar accompaniment. From the description of Oral history interview with the Blue Sky Boys; 1974 July; self-interview. 1974 July. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841399 ...