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maeve Bill Mounce, Anyone Heard of Him (12) RE: Bill Mounce, Anyone Heard of Him 09 Sep 14


Arkie, I finally found the following link. Perhaps someone there will help .

Country Music Hall of Fame- Oral History Collection
Bill Mounce
Date: 1974 August 16
Length: 78 min.
Call Number: OH125
Bill Mounce Bio:

"Bandleader and musician. Born June 26, 1917. Based in Texas. Drummer and bass player. Leader of the Sons of the South, a band that included Bob Dunn and Jerry Irby. Recorded for the Bluebird record label in 1941.
Oral History Interview Summary

1974 August 16
(1 hour, 18 minutes)

Texas-based musician Bill Mounce recalls experiences from his career. Discussion includes the start of his music career; memories of promoter Oscar Davis; experiences during his early career; experiences as a session musician; working with Willie Nelson; his booking agency; the multiple directions of his later career; experiences working in western swing bands, including work with Johnny Lee and Bob Wills; and comments on his experiences in the music industry."
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Contact information:
Country Music Hall of FameĀ® and Museum
222 Fifth Avenue South
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
615-416-2001
info@countrymusichalloffame.org
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