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Title
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Frank Robinson 10/10/93, Frank Robinson 10/10/93
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Identifier
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e_top_0060
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Creator
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Owens, Tary, (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Robinson, Frank
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Topic
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Blues (Music), Blues musicians, Guitar music (Blues)
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Dates
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1993-10-10
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Box
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2007-247/41
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Resource
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Tary Owens papers
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Description
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This recording begins mid-conversation with blues guitarist Frank Robinson speaking with Tary Owens on October 10th, 1993 in Crockett, Texas. The men are discussing other players that Frank helped learn to play guitar. Frank plays several songs throughout the conversation while the two men discuss fiddle players, playing with a knife, and Muddy Waters. Mr. Robinson tells Tary how to locate a local pastor that plays with a knife before talking about (Nathaniel) Bill Barnes, Jimmy Hamilton, and Lightning Hopkins.
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Title
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Frank Robinson Crockett, Tx 10/9/93, Frank Robinson Crockett, Tx 10/9/93
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Identifier
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e_top_0059
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Creator
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Owens, Tary, (interviewer)
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Contributor
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Robinson, Frank
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Topic
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Blues (Music), Blues musicians, Guitar music (Blues)
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Dates
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1993-10-09
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Box
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2007/247-59
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Resource
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Tary Owens papers
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Description
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Blues guitarist Frank Robinson speaks with Tary Owens on October 10th, 1993 in Crockett, Texas. Frank discusses his early interest in music, his father's musicianship and other players he played with both at dances and at home. Mr. Robinson plays several songs during this interview including ""Baby, Please Don't Go,"" and ""West Texas Blues.""