Oral history interview with Stringbean; 1972 August 12; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Aug. 12.

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Oral history interview with Stringbean; 1972 August 12; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1972 Aug. 12.

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Country performer David "Stringbean" Akeman comments on his career. Discussion includes his early history; an overview of his early radio career; his role as the first bluegrass banjo player; recording with Mac Wiseman; experiences touring with Bill Monroe; changes in country music; the popularity of the old-time style of country music; and comments on being a cast member of the Hee Haw television show.

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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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...

Stringbean, 1915-1973

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Country performer. Born June 17, 1916. Died November 10, 1973. Real name: David Akeman. Comedian and banjo player. Recognized for his clawhammer banjo style. Bill Monroe's first banjo player. Formed a duet with Lew Childre during the mid-1940s. Grand Ole Opry performer and protege of Uncle Dave Macon. Recorded for Starday Records during the early 1960s. Original cast member of the Hee Haw television show. From the description of Oral history interview with Stringbean; 1972 August 12;...

Stringbean, 1915-1973

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6000f7b (person)

Country performer. Born June 17, 1916. Died November 10, 1973. Real name: David Akeman. Comedian and banjo player. Recognized for his clawhammer banjo style. Bill Monroe's first banjo player. Formed a duet with Lew Childre during the mid-1940s. Grand Ole Opry performer and protege of Uncle Dave Macon. Recorded for Starday Records during the early 1960s. Original cast member of the Hee Haw television show. From the description of Oral history interview with Stringbean; 1972 August 12;...