Oral History Interview with Joe Frank Ferguson, November 9, 1996
Description:
Interview with Joe Frank Ferguson, musician and vocalist, concerning his experiences as a musician/vocalist with Bob Will's "Texas playboys" and the "Light Crust Doughboys" western swing bands, 1936-42; comments about Bob Willis and band members Marvin Montgomery, Kenneth Pitts, Al Stricklin, "Smokey" Dacus, "Knocky" Parker, Leon McAuliffe, Eldon Shamblin; forming his own groups and playing the Fort Worth, Texas, night club circuit, 1950-70; comments about western swing, big band, and pop music.
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Date:
November 9, 1996
Creator:
Daniels, John D.; Schotte, Will & Ferguson, Joe Frank
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Partner:
UNT Oral History Program