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Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers' Convention (1973 Program)
Souvenir program for the 17th Annual Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers' Convention, Athens, Alabama, October 5-6, 1973. Includes a schedule of events, a brief history of the convention, contest rules, a list of past champion fiddlers, photos (of J.…
George Johnson Interview
Interview with George Johnson, November 20, 2023, conducted by Burgin Mathews at Johnson's home. The grandson of Ras and Ella Johnson of the Johnson Family Stringband, George Johnson reflects on his family's musical legacy. Full transcript and audio…
Kenny Baker Interview
Interview with Kenny Baker (1926-2011), recorded by Darwin Lee Hill, July 29, 2004. One of bluegrass music’s most revered and influential fiddlers, Baker is best known for his long-running career with Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Boys.A complete print…
Johnson Family Radio Setlists, March 1952
Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten setlists include notes about fan…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten setlists include notes about fan…
Johnson Family Radio Setlists, January 1952
Select setlists for the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists include notes about fan…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists include notes about fan…
Photo: The Johnson Family, with Dancers
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Photo: The Johnson Family with Pianist Del Wood
This photo captures a visit to the Johnson Family by Grand Ole Opry star Del Wood, who made a guest appearance on one of the Johnsons' weekly radio broadcasts in the early 1950s. Wood scored a major hit on the Billboard pop and country charts in 1951…
Johnson Family Photo (2)
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Johnson Family Photo (1)
The Johnson Family Band. Standing, left to right: Leon Johnson, H. Johnson, Bert Stewart, Ras Johnson, Aldous Johnson. Seated left to right: Imogene Pledger, Elma Johnson, Ella Johnson.
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Photo courtesy George Johnson.
Johnson Family Radio Set Lists, 1951
Select setlists for the Johnson Family's weekly Saturday night radio broadcasts, prepared by guitarist and emcee Ras Johnson.
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists…
Each week, the Johnsons received piles of fan mail, often including requests; Ras Johnson's typewritten set lists…
Johnson Family Business Correspondence
Two letters to prospective sponsors of the Johnson Family radio broadcasts, including an endorsement by Sand Mountain Truck and Tractor and Company, a regular sponsor of the show.
Also included is a list of sponsorship rates and a business card…
Also included is a list of sponsorship rates and a business card…
Red Wing
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Chinese Breakdown
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Tennessee Wagoner
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
I Want to Say Hello
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Falling
Johnson Family home recording, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Leather Britches
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
I See the Moon and the Moon Sees Me
Johnson Family radio broadcast excerpt, Sand Mountain, Alabama, 1953
Robert Stripling
Oldest son of celebrated Alabama fiddler Charlie Stripling, Robert Stripling began playing publicly with his father at the age of 10. In these interview excerpts, Stripling remembers his fiddler father; his own early musical experiences; making music…