Rob Willis interviewed by Keith McKenry [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 3298760
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Willis, Rob, 1944-, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research & personal copies, written permission is required for public use during the lifetime of the interviewee.
- Description:
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- 2004 Nov. 17
- 3 digital audio tapes (ca. 175 min.)
- Summary:
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Rob Willis, folklorist & musician talks about his memories of John Meredith. Rob Willis gives some background information on himself; he speaks about performing in Reedy River at Forbes, N.S.W.; discovering bush music; the Black Ridge Bush Band; his meeting with John Meredith; the first visit from Meredith; field trips with Meredith; the discussions on the road; camping out; organizing trips and recording techniques; John Meredith's personality and personal relationships; his sense of focus; Meredith's ethical standards and friendships; his relations with siblings and parents; Rose Cottage; the break-up of the Bushwhackers; Meredith's likes and dislikes and opinion of country music; John Meredith and the National Library; Meredith's return to Holbrook; the Euthanasia Society; his health and final months with Leukaemia.
- Notes:
- Recorded on Nov. 17, 2004 at Canberra, A.C.T.
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Detailed summary (23 p.)
- Subject:
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- McKenry, Keith, 1948-, interviewer
- Copyright:
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In Copyright
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2074 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2004
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