Oral history interview with Harold Bradley; 1988 September 15; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 Sept. 15.

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Oral history interview with Harold Bradley; 1988 September 15; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1988 Sept. 15.

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Guitarist Harold Bradley discusses his career as a professional musician. The interview begins with a detailed listing of the succession of studios he owned and operated with his brother, Owen Bradley, from the early 1950s forward. The interview then focuses on the development of Bradley's musical career starting with his early childhood. Discussion includes growing up in Nashville; the early career of Owen Bradley; his start playing music and early musical influences; his years in military service; working with Ernest Tubb and learning to play country music; and memories of Eddy Arnold at the start of his solo career.

2 sound cassettes (1 hour, 35 minutes)

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7772490

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Bradley, Harold (Guitarist), 1926-2019

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Guitarist. Born January 2, 1926. Member of the original "A Team" of Nashville studio musicians. His distinctive style can be heard on Red Foley's 1950 hit, "Chattanoogie Shoe Shine Boy," and the opening banjo notes on Johnny Horton's 1959 hit "The Battle of New Orleans." With brother, Owen Bradley, co-owned the Bradley Film and Recording Studio. Member, Studio Musicians Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Harold Bradley; 1974 January 17; interview condu...

Rumble, John Woodruff

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