Oral history interview with Red Rector; 1971 August; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1971 Aug.

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Oral history interview with Red Rector; 1971 August; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1971 Aug.

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Mandolin player Red Rector gives an overview of his career. Discussion includes his childhood and early musical influences; his start with the mandolin; appearing on the radio show The Chisholm Trail with Wade Mainer and Fred Smith; his early experiences as a local performer in and around Asheville, North Carolina; the development of his career during the late 1940s, including working for Johnnie & Jack and Charlie Monroe; comments on the popularity of Charlie Monroe; joining Carl Story; teaming again with Fred Smith in 1955; his first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry; working as Red & Fred; and memories of Bill Monroe's critique of his playing style.

Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center

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