Oral history interview with Pete Drake; 1973 March 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Mar. 8.

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Oral history interview with Pete Drake; 1973 March 8; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Mar. 8.

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Steel guitarist Pete Drake talks about his career. Discussion includes his start playing the steel guitar; a description of his first pedal steel; forming his first band; the decision to move to Nashville; his playing style; his early session work; development of the "talking" steel guitar style; the growth in popularity of the steel guitar following his recordings for Bob Dylan; discussion of his instruments and playing technique; and comments on the future of country music and the role of the steel guitar.

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...

Drake, Peter, 1671-

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Steel guitarist, country music producer and publisher. Born October 8, 1932. Died July 29, 1988. Real name: Roddis Franklin Drake. Innovative steel guitarist. Among the most prolific session musicians in country music history. Recognized for his "talking" steel guitar technique. As a producer worked with numerous artists, including Ringo Starr, Bobby Vinton, Ernest Tubb, and the Oak Ridge Boys. As a music publisher his roster included Ed Bruce, David Allan Coe, and Dottie West. Winner of the 198...

Drake, Peter, 1671-

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6cc1d0c (person)

Steel guitarist, country music producer and publisher. Born October 8, 1932. Died July 29, 1988. Real name: Roddis Franklin Drake. Innovative steel guitarist. Among the most prolific session musicians in country music history. Recognized for his "talking" steel guitar technique. As a producer worked with numerous artists, including Ringo Starr, Bobby Vinton, Ernest Tubb, and the Oak Ridge Boys. As a music publisher his roster included Ed Bruce, David Allan Coe, and Dottie West. Winner of the 198...