Southern Folklife Collection artist name files, 1940-2005 (artists R-Z).

Williams, Hank, 1923-1953

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xj0j61 (person)

Hank Williams (b. September 17, 1923, Mt. Olive, AL–d. January 1, 1953, Oak Hill, WV) was an American singer-songwriter. Williams recorded 35 singles (five released posthumously). Born in Mount Olive, Butler County, Alabama, Williams relocated to Georgiana with his family, where he met Rufus Payne. Payne had a major influence on Williams' later musical style, along with Roy Acuff and Ernest Tubb. The songs he wrote and recorded have been covered by numerous artists and have been hits in vari...

Wills, Bob, 1905-1975

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6456dg9 (person)

James Robert Wills (March 6, 1905 – May 13, 1975) was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the founder of Western swing, he was known widely as the King of Western Swing (although Spade Cooley self-promoted the moniker "King of Western Swing" from 1942 to 1969). He was also noted for punctuating his music with his trademark "ah-haa" calls. Wills formed several bands and played radio stations around the South and West until he forme...

Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k46k6g (person)

Pete Seeger (1919-2014) was an American folk singer and social activist. As a member of the Weavers, Seeger was often heard on the radio in the early 1950s, most notably on their recording of Lead Belly's "Goodnight, Irene". In the 1960s, Seeger re-emerged on the public scene as a prominent singer of protest music in support of international disarmament, civil rights, counterculture, workers' rights, and environmental causes. A prolific songwriter, his best-known songs include "Where Have ...

Riley, Bartow

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6sj46k3 (person)

Slaughter, Ronald L.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mw54g6 (person)

Talmadge, William

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6qg1f2t (person)

Thompson, Stith, 1885-1976

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q34p5d (person)

Professor of English and Folklore at Indiana University. From the description of Papers, 1911-1972. (Indiana University). WorldCat record id: 52599598 ...

Richardson, Ethel Park

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jh6721 (person)

Riney, Thomas C.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k09rtc (person)

Tanner, Gid

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6ng7bqr (person)

Weaver Brothers and Elviry.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67x27qc (corporateBody)

Sharp, Cecil J. (Cecil James), 1859-1924

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hh6k90 (person)

Epithet: folk music collector British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000496.0x0001a9 English musician and author. From the description of Autograph letter signed : Dragonfield, Uxbridge, to Sir Sydney Cockerell, 1914 Oct. 12. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270662515 English folk music collector and editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed, dated : Dragonfield, Uxbridge, ...

Snow, Hank

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pk0d53 (person)

Country music performer. Born May 9, 1914. Died December 20, 1999. Full name: Clarence Eugene Snow. Canadian-born country star. Career active 1930s-1980s. Known for his tradition-oriented, fiddle-and-steel sound, distinctive nasal voice, and western costumes. Emerged as a major star on the Grand Ole Opry during the 1950s. Recorded for RCA 1930s-1970s. Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with Ha...

Satherley, Art

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6zk5dm9 (person)

Pioneer recording executive. Born October 19, 1889. Died February 10, 1986. Full name: Arthur Edward Satherley. AKA: "Uncle Art." Worked for Paramount during the early 1920s, scouting and recording country and blues performers. Joined the American Record Corporation (ARC) in 1929 and eventually became head of the country and blues A&R departments. Columbia Records purchased ARC in 1938 and he became Columbia's chief country producer, 1938-1952. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. ...

Robertson, Eck, 1887-1975

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6k95v81 (person)

Roberts, Fiddlin' Doc, 1897-1978

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w67d46zp (person)

In 1925, Fiddlin' Doc Roberts recorded for the Gennett Recording Company in Richmond, Indiana, and later also for Paramount and American Record Companies. Active professionally through 1934 when he made many stage appearances throughout Kentucky including radio appearances, and, in 1974, a concert held at Berea College. From the description of Papers, 1910-1938. (Berea College). WorldCat record id: 50134721 ...

Smith, Lloyd Mayne.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6699q9x (person)

Sons of the Pioneers

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p881p6 (corporateBody)

The Sons of the Pioneers was one of the leading vocal and instrumental groups in Western music. They were especially known for their harmonies, songwriting, and musicianship. In addition to their creative success, the Pioneers were among the longest lasting groups in the history of country music, celebrating 65 years of continuous performances in 1998. Over the years, the members of the group included Pat Brady, Ken Carson, Ken Curtis, Tommy Doss, Hugh Farr, Karl Farr, Shug Fisher, Luther Nallie...

Surter, Don.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cz5tz8 (person)

Zeltins, Yuris.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6wq2qk6 (person)

Wells, Kitty, 1919-2012

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6n29vbn (person)

Ellen Muriel Deason (August 30, 1919 – July 16, 2012), known professionally as Kitty Wells, was an American pioneering female country music singer. She broke down a barrier for women in country music with her 1952 hit recording "It Wasn't God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels", which also made her the first female country singer to top the U.S. country charts and turned her into the first female country superstar. “It Wasn’t God Who Made Honky Tonk Angels” would also be her first of several pop crossov...

Randolph, Vance, 1892-1980

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gh9px4 (person)

Author and folklorist. From the description of Vance Randolph book typescripts, 1947-1953. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 84232113 The Collector Vance Randolph was a self-educated folklorist who made a living as a professional writer. Born in Pittsburg, Kansas, in 1892, he was educated as a scientist: as an undergraduate, he studied biology, and then in graduate school at Clark University, in psychology. As a graduate stu...

Rogers, Roy, 1911-1998

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cj8w67 (person)

Steeley, Red, 1893-1968

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jd7hhh (person)

Scott, Tommy

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6613mq1 (person)

Scruggs, Earl

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jq1ddr (person)

Influential banjo player and bluegrass pioneer. Born January 6, 1924. Full name: Earl Eugene Scruggs. Important musical innovator, his thumb-and-two-finger banjo picking style became an essential building block of bluegrass. Member, Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, 1945-1948. Performed as Flatt & Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys, 1948-1969. In 1969 he formed the Earl Scruggs Revue with his sons. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. ...

Watson, Doc

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6p84pch (person)

Doc Watson (1923- ), Anglo-American guitarist, of Deep Gap, N.C., winner of four Grammy music industry awards, and considered by many to be the foremost player of the flat-picking guitar style. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1963-1965. WorldCat record id: 27190383 ...

Sullivan Family (Musical group)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hb520n (corporateBody)

Rutherford, Leonard W

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6xh2cjv (person)

Stanley Brothers

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6nd173g (corporateBody)

Skillet Lickers

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q289s3 (corporateBody)

Updegrove, Charles.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w60602z8 (person)

Reeves, Jim.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w66971mx (person)

Stoneman, Ernest V.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fn1519 (person)

Sizemore, Gordon.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6mk90xs (person)

Thomasson, Benny, 1909-1984

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6dc0nbp (person)

Seeger, Mike, 1933-2009

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6pg239w (person)

Anglo-American early country musician Ernest V. Stoneman of Virginia; fiddler Charlie Bowman, originally from Tennessee; guitarist Sam McGee of Franklin, Tenn.; early country and cowboy musician Edward L. Crain of Texas; banjo player Doc Walsh, member of the Carolina Tar Heels; harmonica player Garley Foster; fiddler Alonza Elvis ("Tony") Alderman of Virginia; arranger Irene Spain; talent scout Polk Brockman; early country musician Wilber Ball of Kentucky; Blake Gardner and Bill Knapke; early co...

Watts, Wilmer, 1897-1943

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fx9x2n (person)

Travis, Merle

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c24tnw (person)

Guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born November 29, 1917. Died October 20, 1983. Full name: Merle Robert Travis. As a leading exponent of the thumb-style guitar technique, his innovative style influenced generations of guitar players. Songwriting credits include the classics "Sixteen Tons," "Dark as a Dungeon," and "Smoke, Smoke, Smoke (That Cigarette)." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview ...

Stoneman Family (Musical group)

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gn43xk (corporateBody)

Reeves, Goebel, 1899-1959

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6dc0pgw (person)

Wagoner, Porter

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62f843z (person)

Rodgers, Jimmie, 1897-1933

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6fj2f5r (person)

White, John I. (John Irwin), 1902-1992

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6h44cs7 (person)

John I. White (1902-1992) was a writer, singer of cowboy songs, radio personality, and map draftsman. His singing career culminated when he played his guitar and sang as "The Lonesome Cowboy" on the NBC radio drama "Death Valley Days" sponsored by Twenty-Mule-Team Borax from 1929-1936. He maintained a lifelong interest in cowboy songs and the American West, researching and writing articles and two books on this and other topics. From the description of John I. White papers, 1889-1994...

Vern & Ray

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6hx786f (corporateBody)

Thompson, Glenda, 1934-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6jx11zf (person)

Robbins, Marty

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gb22f1 (person)

Country performer. Born September 26, 1925. Died December 8, 1982. Real name: Martin David Robinson. Legendary singer, songwriter, and recording artist. Longtime Grand Ole Opry star. Achieved hits on the Billboard charts every year from 1952-1983. His songwriting credits include the Grammy Award winning songs "El Paso," and "My Woman, My Woman, My Wife." Member, Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame. From the description of Oral history interview with...

Williams, Doc, 1914-2011

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w69g5k0c (person)

Country performer. Born June 26, 1914. Real name: Andrew John Smik, Jr. Performer and recording artist whom, with his band the Border Riders, performed throughout the Northeast and Eastern Canada from the late 1930s-1990s. Joined the WWVA Wheeling Jamboree in 1937. In 1946 his wife, Chickie (born February 13, 1919), joined the band. In 1947 formed Wheeling Records. Creator of the Doc Williams Guitar Course. From the description of Oral history interview with Doc Williams; 1977 Januar...

Shepard, Jean, 1933-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w61r99wh (person)

Sprague, Carl T., 1895-1979

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6rz202z (person)

Riendeau, Louis.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w62v536w (person)

Thompson, Tommy, 1937-2003

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6807pqn (person)

Tommy Thompson (1937-2003) was a founding member of both the Hollow Rock String Band and the Red Clay Ramblers, as well as a playwright, composer, and actor. From the description of Tommy Thompson collection, 1970s-2002. WorldCat record id: 64663469 Tommy Thompson (1937-2003) was a founding member of both the Hollow Rock String Band and the Red Clay Ramblers, as well as a playwright, composer, and actor. In the mid-1960s, Thompson was a regular attendee at the F...

Red Clay Ramblers.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c30s7x (corporateBody)

Whistler and His Jug Band

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6908087 (corporateBody)

Southern, Hal

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6c56795 (person)

Taylor, James, 1948-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6gj1hzt (person)

Ritter, Tex

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q81b2h (person)