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Rosalie Allen

February 24, 1976 OH3 95 min.
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Biography


Country music performer and radio show host. Born June 27, 1924. Died September 2003. Real name Julie Marlene Bedra. Known as the Queen of the Yodelers. Career most active 1940s and 1950s.

Interview Summary

1976 February 24
(1 hour, 35 minutes)
Rosalie Allen, country performer and radio pioneer, looks back on her multifaceted career to discuss her development as a musician; life as a performer; and her years in New York as an early radio show host. Discussion includes her work with Denver Darling and Elton Britt among others.