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Interviewing musicians Tony Ellis (banjo player), Bill Ellis (guitar), and Ray Sponaugle

BROADCAST: Feb. 5, 1988 | DURATION: 00:27:45

Details

Broadcast Date
Feb. 5, 1988

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 55 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
27 minutes, 45 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Folk Music Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Ellis, Tony--Interviews Ellis, Bill, 1948---Interviews Sponaugle, Ray--Interviews Musicians--United States--20th century--Interviews Banjoists--United States--20th century--Interviews Guitarists--United States--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Radio programs.

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