Oral history of Al Anderson, 1 of 4

Identifier:

4224.AndersonAl.AudioInt.001.4.5.19

Title:

Oral history of Al Anderson, 1 of 4

Date:

2019-04-05

Creator:

Anderson, Al

Contributor:

Hilliard, Emily

Description:

Al Anderson is an R&B singer and shoe repairman from Osage, West Virginia. He grew up in the Scotts Run area outside of Morgantown, where Osage is located. He was a member of Billy Wards group The Dominoes, and says he sings lead on their recording of, "What Are You Doing New Year's Eve." He is featured on the Songs of Scotts Run CD and is active with the Scotts Run Museum. In this interview, Al speaks about his life growing up in Osage, his work as a musician, and his role in and history of the Scotts Run community. This interview is part of a collection of interviews conducted with Scotts Run natives/residents and/or members of the Scotts Run Museum.

Subject:

African Americans--Appalachian Region, Rhythm and blues music, Interracial friendship, Community museums, Coal mines and mining, Scott's Run (W. Va.), Racism, Shoemakers

Rights:

In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted

Location:

Scott's Run (W. Va.)

Format:

audio/wav

Language:

English

Source:

A&M 4224, West Virginia Folklife Program Collection