Hedrick, Lawrence and DeWitt Hofheinz 1969-06-04
Lawrence Hedrick and DeWitt Hofheinz recall Bob Wills during his early days in Turkey, Texas.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Lawrence Hedrick and DeWitt Hofheinz
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Date: June 4, 1969
Location: Turkey, Texas
Interviewer: Dr. Charles Townsend
Length: 45 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: Bob Wills,
First job—carpentry work,
First fiddle--$7.50 in Amarillo shop,
Career as a barber,
Country dances,
Pay for playing,
Bob’s accompanists,
Music,
Many waltzes,
"San Antonio Rose",
Bob Wills re-wrote music,
Wills family,
Mr. Hedrick’s biography,
Bob Wills’ way with a tune,
W. Lee O’Daniel and the Light Crust Doughboys,
"Ah-ha" in Wills’ music,
Texas Playboys.
Tape 1, Side 2: Interview with DeWitt Hofheinz,
Fiddling contests,
Country dances,
Bob Wills’ biography.
Range Dates: 1905-1920s
Bulk Dates: 1920s
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