Oral history interview with Buddy Spicher and Bobby Thompson; 1973 December 4; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Dec. 4.

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Oral history interview with Buddy Spicher and Bobby Thompson; 1973 December 4; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1973 Dec. 4.

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Fiddle player Buddy Spicher talks about his career, focusing on his work with Bill Monroe. Discussion includes Spicher's start in the music business and his move to Nashville; the talent of fiddle player Dale Potter; his childhood and early musical interests; experiences working on the WWVA Jamboree; working with Johnnie & Jack and Kitty Wells; experiences as a traveling musician and a description of a typical road show; working with Audrey Williams; his work with Bill Monroe; experiences working in the recording studio with Monroe; appearing with Monroe at Carnegie hall; the fiddle style of Kenny Baker and his impact on the Monroe sound; working with Bobby Hicks; and comments on the importance of rhythm in establishing the sound of a band and artist.

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...

Spicher, Buddy

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Fiddle player. Born July 28, 1938. Real name: Norman Keith Spicher. Successful session fiddler, his work is most prominent during the 1960s and 1970s. His work can be heard on numerous recordings from the era, including Charley Pride's "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone," and Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." Appeared on the Wilburn Brothers Show, and worked as a sideman for numerous country artists, including Bill Monroe, Ray Price, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Loretta Lynn. ...

Thompson, Robert C.

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Bluegrass musician. Banjo and guitar player. Credited with being one of the inventors of the melodic style of banjo playing. Member of Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys band and cast member of the Hee Haw television show. As a session musician he appeared on numerous recordings, including work for Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Perry Como, and the Monkees. From the description of Oral history interview with Bobby Thompson; 1974 November 11; interview conducte...

Spicher, Buddy

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w698850g (person)

Fiddle player. Born July 28, 1938. Real name: Norman Keith Spicher. Successful session fiddler, his work is most prominent during the 1960s and 1970s. His work can be heard on numerous recordings from the era, including Charley Pride's "Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone," and Dolly Parton's "Coat of Many Colors." Appeared on the Wilburn Brothers Show, and worked as a sideman for numerous country artists, including Bill Monroe, Ray Price, Hank Snow, Patsy Cline, Kitty Wells, and Loretta Lynn. ...

Thompson, Robert C.

http://n2t.net/ark:/99166/w6q24crz (person)

Bluegrass musician. Banjo and guitar player. Credited with being one of the inventors of the melodic style of banjo playing. Member of Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys band and cast member of the Hee Haw television show. As a session musician he appeared on numerous recordings, including work for Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Perry Como, and the Monkees. From the description of Oral history interview with Bobby Thompson; 1974 November 11; interview conducte...