John Scope interviewed by Alex Hood and Annette Hood in the Alex Hood folklore collection [sound recording]
- Bib ID:
- 6187478
- Format:
- Audio
- Author:
- Scope, John, 1945-2013, interviewee
- Access Conditions:
- Access open for research, personal copies and public use.
- Description:
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- 2012
- 1 sound file (ca. 88 min.)
- Series:
- Alex Hood folklore collection.
- Summary:
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Folkloric recording. John Scope talks about his birth details; his parents and their descendants; his convict heritage on his paternal side; his mother's background; the Scope ancestor's story, his absconding and capture in Tasmania; his schooling; books and jazz; the importance of radio; his progression to blues music; his sister's piano playing; his eclectic taste in music; his musical activities at High School; borrowing Lomax tapes from the American Consul; Terence Hunt; his siblings; being treated for rheumatic fever; his family's religious beliefs; his grandfather and his war injury; his tertiary education; playing in bands; the influences of various blues and jug band musicians; his involvement in folk clubs; Chris Kempster; Mark Gregory; his early teaching experiences in the country; Brisbane Folk Festival; Gut Bucket Jug Band; Harry Robertson; electric guitars; Jeannie Lewis and Margaret Roadknight; his marriage; Punk Rock; Frank Povah; his family; fellow musicians and 'folkies'; his children; teaching art in Perth in the early 1970’s; his interests in art and psychology, relating to modern history; his jewellery work; batik; the swinging 70's; Community Youth Support Scheme; his involvement in rock bands; Taree Art Gallery; sculpting; working with plaster.
- Biography/History:
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John Scope was a musician during the Folk Revival of the 60's and 70's playing many venues at that time. He was also a sculptor, artist and school teacher. Scope was closely involved with Chris Kempster and Mark Gregory.
- Notes:
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- Recorded on 29 October 2012 in Forster, N.S.W.
- Digital master available National Library of Australia;
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Timed summary (3 pages)
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This belongs to the Alex Hood folklore collection.
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- Until 2082 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Sound Recording
- Published status:
- Unpublished
- Creation date:
- 2012
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