Among Kirby's better-known works are "Atomic Power" (1946)[1] and "When That Hell Bomb Falls" (1950),[2] both inspired by the emergence of nuclear weapons during and after World War II. During that same war, Kirby performed to raise money for the American effort to the extent that he became known as the Victory Cowboy.[3]
After the war Kirby was widely known in North and South Carolina for his radio and television work with WBTV in Charlotte, North Carolina. The station aired a program that featured Kirby and his sidekick "Uncle Jim" (played by Jim Patterson). The show was known at various times as "Whistle Stop," "Fred Kirby's Little Rascals," "Three-Ring Circus" and "Kirby's Corral." Giving the "hi-sign" to his young fans, Kirby was a fixture for many years at the western-themed park Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, North Carolina. Even though he died in 1996, his birthday is still honored by Tweetsie. Kirby's television show treated viewers to classic episodes of The Little Rascals (Hal Roach's Our Gang) as well as frequent appearances by the local bluegrass band The Briarhoppers.
Kingsbury, Paul (2004). The Encyclopedia of Country Music: The Ultimate Guide to the Music. Oxford University Press. p. 285.
Russell, Tony (2004). Country Music Records: A Discography, 1921-1942. Oxford University Press. p. 486. Fred Kirby.
Wolfe, Charles K. (2005). "Jesus Hits Like an Atom Bomb". In Wolfe, Charles K. (ed.). Country Music Goes to War. University Press of Kentucky. pp. 102–125. - Edited by Charles K. Wolfe and James Edward Akenson
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Fred Kirby, accompanied by recording of "When That Hell Bomb Falls"
fred, kirby, english, footballer, footballer, creator, concept, five, dime, stores, fred, morgan, kirby, frederick, austin, kirby, july, 1910, april, 1996, american, country, western, recording, performance, artist, song, writer, contents, life, work, referenc. For the English footballer see Fred Kirby footballer For the creator of the concept of five and dime stores see Fred Morgan Kirby Frederick Austin Kirby July 19 1910 April 22 1996 was an American country and western recording and performance artist and song writer Contents 1 Life and work 2 References 3 Further reading 4 External linksLife and work editAmong Kirby s better known works are Atomic Power 1946 1 and When That Hell Bomb Falls 1950 2 both inspired by the emergence of nuclear weapons during and after World War II During that same war Kirby performed to raise money for the American effort to the extent that he became known as the Victory Cowboy 3 After the war Kirby was widely known in North and South Carolina for his radio and television work with WBTV in Charlotte North Carolina The station aired a program that featured Kirby and his sidekick Uncle Jim played by Jim Patterson The show was known at various times as Whistle Stop Fred Kirby s Little Rascals Three Ring Circus and Kirby s Corral Giving the hi sign to his young fans Kirby was a fixture for many years at the western themed park Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock North Carolina Even though he died in 1996 his birthday is still honored by Tweetsie Kirby s television show treated viewers to classic episodes of The Little Rascals Hal Roach s Our Gang as well as frequent appearances by the local bluegrass band The Briarhoppers References edit Atomic Power Retrieved 2009 07 16 When That Hell Bomb Falls Retrieved 2009 07 16 Fred Kirby Retrieved 2010 11 20 Further reading editKingsbury Paul 2004 The Encyclopedia of Country Music The Ultimate Guide to the Music Oxford University Press p 285 Russell Tony 2004 Country Music Records A Discography 1921 1942 Oxford University Press p 486 Fred Kirby Wolfe Charles K 2005 Jesus Hits Like an Atom Bomb In Wolfe Charles K ed Country Music Goes to War University Press of Kentucky pp 102 125 Edited by Charles K Wolfe and James Edward AkensonExternal links editFred Kirby accompanied by recording of When That Hell Bomb Falls Fred Kirby singing Atomic Power permanent dead link Fred Kirby video tribute Kirby s gravesite Fire that destroyed Kirby memorabilia permanent dead link Video story of the fire on YouTube Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Fred Kirby amp oldid 1186945971, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
