Porterfield, Nolan 2006-07-25

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Porterfield discusses the music that surrounded him while growing up and the popular music of the time. He also discusses records he has purchased and interest in musicians


General Interview Information

Interviewee Name: Nolan Porterfield

Additional Parties Recorded:

Date: July 25, 2006

Location: Alvaton, Kentucky

Interviewer: Andy Wilkinson

Length: 00:35:05


Abstract

Music growing up, Grandfathers influence, listening to Mexican stations, 1940s Radio, ‘Lovesick Blues’ in 1930s Jukebox, Bob Wills at the Cotton Club, Jimmy Dean, Waylon Jennings, Buddy Holly, Navajo country music, Wayne Allen radio disc jockey in Lubbock, Sled Allen Arena, Records, Purchases, Turntable, Jimmie Rodgers record, LaMesa performances and music store, Musical taste, Blues music – Race records


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Transcript: No transcript available



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