Oral history interview with Norman Blake; 1974 January 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Jan. 11.

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Oral history interview with Norman Blake; 1974 January 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Jan. 11.

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Performer Norman Blake talks about his musical career, focusing on his guitar work. Discussion includes his early musical influences and interest; his early professional work with Hylo Brown; working with Johnny Cash; his interest in fingerstyle guitar; his professional work during the 1960s; his guitars and playing style; and how his background in old-time country music has helped his career.

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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SNAC Resource ID: 7811349

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Blake, Norman, 1938-

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Guitarist. Born March 10, 1938. Known for his flatpicking guitar style and as a musician in the style of traditional American music. His recording credits include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's historic album, Will The Circle Be Unbroken. From the description of Oral history interview with Norman Blake; 1974 January 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Jan. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297600 ...

Green, Douglas B.

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Country music performer. Born March 20, 1946. Best-known as Ranger Doug from Riders in the Sky, a cowboy revival act he co-founded in 1977. Performed as a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys during the late 1960s. Recording credits include a solo album, Songs of the Sage, released on the Warner Western label in 1997. From the description of Oral history interview with Douglas B. Green; 1993 November 23; interview with John W. Rumble. 1993 Nov. 23. (Country Music Foundation, Libra...

Blake, Norman, 1938-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6z89r34 (person)

Guitarist. Born March 10, 1938. Known for his flatpicking guitar style and as a musician in the style of traditional American music. His recording credits include the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's historic album, Will The Circle Be Unbroken. From the description of Oral history interview with Norman Blake; 1974 January 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Jan. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297600 ...