DeFord Bailey

National Museum of American History

Object Details

Horenstein, Henry
Description
Deford Bailey spent fifteen years as a regular member of the Grand Ole Opry (1926-1941). In that time he established himself as one of the show's most popular performers and an influential harmonica player. As a master of blues, jazz, and old-time country, Bailey was a vital link between older and more modern music styles. In 1974, he returned to the Opry stage as part of the "Old Timers' Reunion." He is most well-known for "Pan American Blues," a harmonica piece that sounds like a passing locomotive.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1973
print
2003
ID Number
2003.0169.043
accession number
2003.0169
catalog number
2003.0169.043
Object Name
photograph
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 10 in; 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
Place Made
United States: Tennessee, Nashville-Davidson, Grand Ole Opry
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Record ID
nmah_1213027
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-81db-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
Deford Bailey spent fifteen years as a regular member of the Grand Ole Opry (1926-1941). Using blues, jazz, and old-time country-Bailey was a vital link between older and more modern music styles.
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