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OH 1138

About the Interviewee

IntervieweeCAMPBELL, William M “Zeke” (b. 1914)
ProfessionsMusician

About this oral history

Interview ID #OH 1138
Date(s) of interview
DescriptionMusician. His experiences as a member of the “Light Crust Doughboys” western swing band, 1935-42. Early radio career in Tyler, Texas; comments about “Light Crust Doughboys” band members; appearances in Gene Autry movies (“Oh, Susanna” and “The Big Show”) for Republic Pictures; employment with Burrus Mill and Elevator Company promotional band; radio appearances; influence of jazz artists, particularly Django Reinhardt, on his style of guitar playing.
Interviewer(s)John Daniels
Physical Description92 pp. plus documents (1 pp.)
Terms of UseOpen