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Little Bessie

  • Little Bessie

    The Bolick brothers Bill (1917-2008) and Earl (1919-98) of Hickory, North Carolina, performed together on radio and records from 1935 until 1950. In later years, they reappeared for occasional concerts and recoeding sessions until they retire in the 1970s,

    The Blue Sky Boys: Earl Bolick lead vocal, guitar; Bill Bolick, tenor vocal, mandolin.

    Charlotte NC 1/25/38 Montgomery Ward M-7470

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