Interviewee | CAMPBELL, William M “Zeke” (b. 1914) |
Professions | Musician |
Interview ID # | OH 1138 |
Date(s) of interview | |
Description | Musician. 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 Description | 92 pp. plus documents (1 pp.) |
Terms of Use | Open |