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Terry Fell

December 12, 1975 OH54 60 min.
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Biography


Country music songwriter and recording artist. Born 1921. Died 1998. Career most active 1950s-1960s. Wrote and recorded the classic “Truck Driving Man.”

Interview Summary

1975 December 12
(60 minutes)
Singer-songwriter Terry Fell talks about his country music career. Discussion includes his start in music; his songwriting; the stories behind some of his songs, including “Truck Driving Man”; experiences working on the West Coast; and comments on current trends in country music.