Pioneers of Old Time Hillbilly Music (1925 ~ 1940), Part 1, Birmingham Blues

The main aim of this series is to document pioneering artists that played traditional old-time music from 1925 ~ 1940. The spread ranges primarily from the early 20th century to the late 1930s and focuses not only on recording artists, but also on artists that played on radio or did personal appearances.

Allen, Jules Verne: (b. Apr. 1, 1883, in Waxahachie, Texas (TX) - d. Jul. 10, 1945), a regular on WFAA, Dallas, TX; WOAI, San Antonio, TX; KFI, Los Angeles, California (CA) and KNX, Hollywood, CA. Jules recorded for Victor (1928-1929).

Arthur, Emry (b. ca. 1900 in Elk Spring Valley, Kentucky (KY) - d. 1966 in Indianapolis, Indiana (IN): Recorded for Vocalion (1928-1929), Paramount (1929-1931), and Decca (1935).

Ashley, Clarence "Tom" (b. Sep. 29, 1895 in Bristol, Tennessee (TN) - d. Jun. 2, 1967), Recorded solo for Gennett (1928), Columbia (1929-1930) and with the Carolina Tar Heels, the Blue Ridge Mountain Entertainers and Byrd Moore's Hot Shots.

Autry, Orvon Eugene (b. Sep. 29, 1907, in Tioga, TX - d. Oct. 2, 1998, in Studio City, California (CA), a regular on KVOO, Tulsa, Oklahoma (OK) in 1929 and on the National Barn Dance, WLS, Chicago, Illinois (IL): Recorded for RCA Victor (1929), Columbia (1929), the American Record Corporation (1929-ca. 1937), Decca (1937), among others.

Bailey, Deford (b. Dec. 14, 1899 in Carthage, TN - d. Jul. 2, 1982 in Nashville, TN): Member of the Grand Ole Opry, WSM, Nashville, TN. Recorded for Columbia (1927), Brunswick and Bluebird.

Boggs, Moran Lee (b. Feb. 7, 1898, in Norton, VA - d. Feb. 7, 1971, in Norton, VA): Recorded for Brunswick (1927) and Lonesome Ace (1929).

Burnett and Rutherford: Duo included Richard "Dick" Burnett (banjo/guitar/vocals) and Leonard Rutherford (fiddle/vocals): Recorded for Columbia (1927-1930).

Caplinger, Warren (b. Jun. 16, 1889 - d. Jul. 7, 1957): He was a regular on WKNA, Charleston, West Virginia (WV). He recorded for Brunswick.

Carlisle, Cliff: (b. May 6, 1904 in Taylorsville, KY - d. Apr. 2, 1983 in Lexington, KY). Brother of Bill Carlisle. Cliff recorded for Gennett (1930-1931), American Record Corporation (1931-1934), Bluebird (1936-1938) and Decca (1938-39).

Carlisle, Tommy: Son of Cliff Carlisle. He recorded with his father for Bluebird (1936-1938) and Decca (1938-1939).

Carolina Tarheels: Atlanta, Georgia (GA), based group. They were regulars on WSB, Atlanta, GA and the Georgia Jamboree, WSB, Atlanta, GA. Claude Davis (vocals/guitar/fiddle), Hoke Rice (banjo), "Carolina" Clyde Kiser (guitar/harmonica), Rudle Kiser (vocals), Esther May "The Carolina Sunshine Girl" Davis (guitar), Chuck Rogers (comedy), Louie "Slim" Bailey (comedy), Red Freeze, Esther Goodman McCain.

Carson, John William "Fiddlin' John": (b. Mar. 23, 1868 or 1874, in Fannin County, GA - d. Dec. 11, 1949, in Atlanta, GA), a regular on WSB, Atlanta, GA. He recorded for OKeh (1923-1931) and with his daughter Rosa Lee Carson (Moonshine Kate) for Bluebird (1934).

Carter Family: Members included A.P. Carter (guitar/vocals), "Mother" Maybelle Carter (guitar/vocals), Sara Carter (guitar/vocals/autoharp). They were regulars on the Grand Ole Opry, WSM, Nashville, TN: Recorded for Victor (1927-1934), the American Record Corporation (1935), Columbia (1940), Conqueror (1940), OKeh (1940), and Bluebird (1941).

Coon Creek Girls: Lily May Ledford (banjo), Rosie Ledford, Susan Ledford (guitar), Esther Koehler, Evelyn Lange. Later members were Opal Ambergy (bass fiddle) and Bertha Ambergy (fiddle). They were regulars on the National Barn Dance, WLS, Chicago, IL and the Renfro Valley Barn Dance, Renfro Valley, KY: Recorded for the American Record Corporation.

Darby and Tarlton: Duo included Tom Darby (vocals/guitar) and Jimmy Tarlton (steel guitar): Duo recorded for Columbia (1927-1930), Victor (1932) and ARC (1933).

Dixon Brothers : Duo included Dorsey Dixon (steel guitar/vocals) and Howard Dixon (guitar/vocals). They were regulars on the Crazy Barn Dance, WBT, Charlotte, North Carolina (NC) in 1934. Duo recorded for Bluebird (1936-1938). Dorsey Dixon recorded also after 1942.

Dykes Magic City Trio : Scott County, Virginia, VA based group. John Dykes (fiddle), Hubert Mahaffey (guitar) and Myrtle Vermillion (autoharp). They recorded for Brunswick (1927).

Fleming & Townsend: Duo included Reece Fleming (guitar/vocals) and Respers Townsend (vocals/guitar/mandolin/harmonica/kazoo): Recorded for Victor (1930-1932), ARC (1934) and Decca (1937).

Four Pickled Peppers: Rockingham County, NC, based group. Norman Woodlieff (vocals/guitar), Esmund Harris (guitar), Hamon Newman (banjo), Dallas Hubbard (bones/vocals), Earl Taylor (guitar), Lonnie Austin (fiddle): Recorded for Bluebird (1938-1939).

Four Virginians: Danville, VA, based group. James Richard Bigger (fiddle), Elvin Bigger (vocal/guitar), Leonard Jennings (tiple), Fred Richards (guitar): Recorded for OKeh (1927).

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[MrTroller1231]

Shitty music

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@MrTroller1231 , Really! They were pioneers. Because of them, you got Hank Williams, Ray Price, Lefty Frizzell, Geoge Jones, Patsy Cline and George Strait.

[MrTroller1231]

@flashbell But I don't know those people

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@MrTroller1231 , They were pioneers doing the best they could with what they had back in the mid-1920s

[minecraft2400]

@MrTroller1231 fine go listen to your gay ass hip hop and bugger off

[pyrofella]

It doesn't get more Country than a slide guitar... loved it

[Katietoo]

Fantastic sound whatever its genre. Many thanks for upload!!

[MrMajros]

Cool ! I enjoyed listening to this song ! Thank you !

[TheStrazy]

This isnt just "Hillbilly Music" this is pure american !!! The greats of the past are being shown once again. Thank you ever so much!!!

[ThePerpetualwoman]

Thanks for this share. Very good.

Ginnie