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Pappy Tipton

October 17, 1975 OH184 53 min.
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Country music disc jockey. Born 1922.

Interview Summary

1975 October 17
(53 minutes)
Disc Jockey Pappy Tipton talks about country music. Discussion includes his early introduction to country radio; comments on early country entertainers; changes in country music; the start of his career in 1948; his recording career; and memories of early country performers; comments on organizations and individuals who have promoted country music, including the Country Music Association (CMA); and an overview of his career.