Other productions include Bootleggers (1974), The Town That Dreaded Sundown (1977), Winterhawk (1975), The Winds of Autumn (1976), Grayeagle (1977), The Norseman (1978), The Evictors (1979) and The Barbaric Beast of Boggy Creek II (1985), among others. Her 1935 recording "I Want To Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart," which included a virtuoso yodeling piece, was the first big hit by a female country singer, making her the first female country singer to have a single sell more than one million copies. Fla. Reinhold’s first major film was Fast Times at Ridgemont High along with then such unknowns as Sean Penn, Forest Whitaker, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Nicolas Cage. In 1967, Pearson received the Compton Medal of Honor, which is the National Archery Association’s highest award. 1961) - Born Elizabeth Grace Ward in Ozark, Arkansas, Gracen spent her childhood growing up in Booneville and later Russellville. His CD "Got To Deal With The Blues" contains several cuts featuring the two. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. A 1998 U.S. Ms. Williams' and Ms. Waxman's recent Broadway productions include "Bombay Dreams," "Gypsy," "Flower Drum Song," "Topdog/Underdog" and "Noises Off," along with London West End productions of "By the Bog of Cats," "Ragtime" and "Hitchcock Blonde." Joseph T. Robinson (1872-1937) - Born near Lonoke, Robinson became one of Congress' great leaders and the first Arkansan on a national ticket. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Art Porter, Sr. (1934-1993) - Legendary jazz pianist born in Little Rock; Porter, the Arkansas jazz statesman, never officially worked as a touring musician, choosing instead to perform, teach, contribute to his church as well as to other charitable causes in his hometown and state. He later served as District Director of the Small Business Administration from 1971-1985. He was inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in 1978 and the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1983. Pearson is also a member of the National Bowhunters Hall of Fame, The National Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame and The Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (1999). 1 hit. LibriVox is a hope, an experiment, and a question: can the net harness a bunch of volunteers to help bring books in the public domain to life through podcasting? Dale Bumpers (1925-2016) - This Charleston lawyer rose from obscurity to defeat Orval Faubus in the 1970 Democratic primary for governor, then won out over the popular Republican incumbent, Winthrop Rockefeller. He was cremated and his ashes scattered across his old home place in Earle. More than 9,000 defendants pleaded guilty or were convicted. Handy International Blues Awards Hall of Fame and the Blues Foundation Hall of Fame. Gil Gerard (b. Ellen Gilchrist (b. His principal period of development was with Ellington from 1943 to 1951. His first lead role was in the television show “Double Switch” in 1987. His first introduction to The Natural State came during the 1940s when stationed at Eaker Air Force Base in Blytheville. 1942) - Born in Crossett as Kay Toinette Oslin. Cerca nel più grande indice di testi integrali mai esistito. He was known as a great control pitcher and was a 20-game winner four times with the Braves. Member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with fellow members of The Band. Little Rock Nine (Various) - In September 1957, nine African American students – Melba Pattillo, Elizabeth Eckford, Ernest Green, Gloria Ray, Carlotta Walls, Terrence Roberts, Jefferson Thomas (1942-2010), Minnijean Brown and Thelma Mothershed -- made history by braving a hostile crowd to reach the front door of Little Rock Central High School, the site of the first important test of the groundbreaking Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision. Her relentless insistence that there had been a cover-up kept the controversy going. Cooke later signed him on his own SAR label, and it was there he began singing secular music. Her parents, both artistic, carefully guided her early musical training, and at age fourteen, she enrolled in the New England Conservatory of Music with a major in piano and organ. Inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame in 2001. Williams, now retired as University Professor of English and Foreign Languages from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, has written 33 books. Robinson, a native of Little Rock, won 16 Gold Glove Awards, more than anyone else in the sport. The role of Lynette Pomeroy earned her critical acclaim and a Golden Globe nomination. On September 27, 1959 he has a recorded safety that helped the Packers beat Chicago 9-6. There he formed a band that included harmonica players James Cotton and Junior Parker and guitarists Pat Hare, Matt "Guitar" Murphy, and Willie Johnson. In 1960 he began his growth with the purchase of Tulsa's financially troubled Brown-Dunkin. She also received an Emmy nomination for her role in the television miniseries "Roots" (1977). He continued his career into the 1980s and 1990s, writing, recording and entertaining. Follow the links on the left to find famous Arkansans categorized by the area in which they are known and listed alphabetically. Lou Brock (b. Mike Conley (b. Mary Steenburgen (b. He played golf at Dardanelle High School and the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville before joining the professional circuit. It was the first western to star a woman. Known as “Iron Man” for his long sets, Burks was an award-winning blues guitarist. Named Arkansan of the Year in 1990, this trucking tycoon was inducted into the American Academy of Achievement in 1983. Hawkins moved to Canada in 1959 and made Peterborough, Ontario his permanent home. Hawkins is a member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. After the war, Mitchell worked as an exporter for 30 years and continued to play in various bands. He served as musical director for opera star Jessye Norman, performed at the White House, for Pope Paul II at the Vatican, and in concert with the legendary Lena Horne. He and his wife Micki live in Bella Vista. When offered freedom for the name of an informant, he reportedly replied,” I can give my life for my country but I cannot betray a friend.” On Jan. 8, 1864 at age 17, David O. Dodd was hanged. He lived on the Little Missouri River and later in Little Rock. He began his career acting, including stints on Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. Still is also an Arkansas native. Some of his motion picture appearances include portraying Hank Williams in the low-budget biopic "Your "Love at First Bite" (1979), and “Zorro, the Gay Blade” (1981). He and his daughter, singer-song writer Lucinda Williams, frequently perform a tandem gig entitled Poetry Said/Poetry Sung, during which he reads a poem and she sings one of her songs. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Jason Moore (b. On April 10, 1993, Cloar died after a long battle with cancer. At age 15, the crafty entertainer made a musical instrument called a "bazooka" and started a comical career that took him to New York nightclubs during the 1920s. Jones was also involved, while at NBC, with the 1988 Summer Olympics, 1986 FIFA World Cup, 1992 Summer Olympics and 1996 Summer Olympics as well as golf and Wimbledon. He was living in Greenbrier at the time of his death. He composed the music or wrote the lyrics to hundreds of gospel songs - 1,500 or more, according to the article. Bill Carter (Unknown) - A legend in the music business, Carter grew up in Rector. The Sons of the Pioneers were awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6843 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. During the 1959 season, he was 30 for 30 on extra-point attempts and 20 of 29 on field-goal attempts. From 1965-1976, he was involved in the careers of Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T and the MGs, Johnnie Taylor, Sam and Dave, The Bar-Kays, The Emotions, The Dramatics, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby, Billy Eckstein, Rufus Thomas and his daughter Carla. Harper had a regular role in the CBS TV series “Christy” from 1994 to 1995. He was also a play-by-play announcer for the Cincinnati Reds and Colorado Rockies. Reese "Goose" Tatum (1921-1967) - Harlem Globetrotter's first "funny man," he was born in Calion. James Henry “Jimmy” McKissic (1940-2013) - Born in Little Rock and raised Pine Bluff, McKissic was playing hymns by ear by age 3. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Skeets McDonald (1915-1968) - Born on a farm in Greenway (near Rector), McDonald was a noted singer-songwriter. After graduation from the U of A (to which he returned in later years to get a masters degree), he was drafted by the Detroit Lions in 1952 though due to injury, he never played a down for them. In 1995 he began performing as a duo with Little Rock slide guitarist Mark Simpson. As a minor league player in the 50s, McKinnis saved enough money to pay for a trip to the world-famous White River in the Arkansas Ozarks. They have won eight Dove Awards, the Gospel Music Association’s top honor, and have one Grammy nomination. J. He was an all-state selection in both football and basketball, but recruited by the University of Arkansas to play football. Lettered at the University of Arkansas between 1946 and 1948. They were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2015. Ed Wilson (unknown) - Born and reared in Rison, is president of Chicago-based Tribune Broadcasting, which owns and operates 23 television stations and WGN radio in Chicago. ܐ�#� � xl/workbook.xml��M��0��H���m�U[�j�*ˮ���h�r���Τ��`;���L She was married to David Brown who co-produced of "Jaws." Charlie Rich (1932-1995) - Born in the Colt community between Wynne and Forrest City, Rich got his start at Sun Records in Memphis and penned many songs for other artists before recording his first hit "Behind Closed Doors" in 1973. Named by Rolling Stone magazine as one of the "100 greatest singers of all time" in 2003. Jack Mitchell (1923-2011) - Though not a native Arkansan, Mitchell now chooses to call Arkansas home. It was the law." Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Robert McFerrin Sr. (1921-2006) - Born in Marianna on March 19, 1921, McFerrin was the first African-American male to sing at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City. He penned such favorites as "Choo Choo Boogie," "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby," "Ain't Nobody Here But Us Chickens," and "Saturday Night Fish Fry." 1937) - Known for his fielding, Robinson is considered by many as the best third baseman to ever play baseball. During the 1980s, he performed with the Coon Elder Band and country musician David Lynn Jones. He wrote the song "Arkansas, You Run Deep in Me" in honor of the state's sesquicentennial in 1986. Harry Thomason (b. It was one of four honoring gospel women. By the age of 11, her compositions were being published. Ernie Deane (1911-1991) - A 1934 graduate of the University of Arkansas, Deane is considered by many to be the father of journalism in the state. After his playing career was over, Sain became a highly respected pitching coach during the 60s and 70s. Her biography, by George Washington University scholar Gayle Wald, is entitled “Shout, Sister, Shout: The Untold Story of Rock-and-Roll Trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe. Hubert Eugene "Geese" Ausbie (b. b�h^ � [Content_Types].xml �(� ���N�0E�H�C�-Jܲ@5��*Q>�ēƪc[�ii����B�j7���{2��h�nm���ƻR����U^7/���%��rZY�@1__�f� �q��R4D�AJ�h>����V�ƹ�Z�9����NV�8ʩ����ji){^��-I�"{�v^�P!XS)bR�r��K�s(�3�`c�0��������7M4�����ZƐk+�|\|z�(���P��6h_-[�@�!��� Pk���2n�}�?�L��� ��%���d����dN"m,�ǞDO97*�~��ɸ8�O�c|n���E������B��!$}�����;{���[����2� �� PK ! The eccentric Arkansas artist taught himself photography perhaps also as a way to escape farm life. Arkansans, whether native or adopted, have played and continue to play profound roles in arts and entertainment, sports, business, writing, politics, architecture, and history. Playing up to six nights a week against male competition, the Travelers proved their ability as players, winning over 85 percent of their games. Gil headed to New York in the summer of 1969 where he trained at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy. "The Agency, Incorporated" was introduced to area production companies, advertising agencies, and photographers as Arkansas’ first full-service professional talent, modeling, and casting agency in 1984. John Smith Thach (1905-1981) - John Smith Thach was one of the most influential naval aviators of the mid-twentieth century and is credited with the creation of the Thach Weave, one of the most significant tactical advances in the history of aerial combat. King obtained his first real guitar in 1942. His paintings are characterized by flattened figures in landscapes formed of decorative patterning. "This Woman" won the ACM Album of the year. Lee and his family make their home in Benton. In 1934 he won 30 games, a record that went unbroken for 34 years. W. Francis McBeth (1933-2012) - Known primarily for his works for wind band, William Francis McBeth was a Texas-born composer who taught at Ouachita Baptist University in Arkadelphia from 1957 until his retirement in 1996. His book "A Painted House," was made into a Hallmark television movie and filmed on location in Lepanto. Hunter is involved in many charities, including the Torii Hunter Project Education Initiative, which provides college scholarships to students in Arkansas, California, Minnesota and Nevada, and the funding of the Torii Hunter Baseball, Softball and Little League Complex, located next to the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus. She received a Grammy Award in 1993 for Best Country Song for writing “Passionate Kisses,” recorded by Mary Chapin Carpenter. He continued to tour through the 1980s and 1990s, until his death in 1995. She also won the CMA's "Female Vocalist of the Year" beating out Reba McEntire, who had won it the previous four years. They continued to travel and were regulars on the Louisiana Hayride from 1948-51. John Franklin "Johnny" Sain (1917-2006) - Born on September 25, in Havana, Sain was a part of the one-two Sain and Spahn pitching punch for the Atlanta Braves, especially in 1948. He changed the movie making business forever when he perfected the process of putting sound on film and later advanced cinematography technology when he designed and developed cameras and lenses used by Eastman-Kodak Company. The Cate Brothers (Ernie and Earl) (b. After the family act disbanded, and the brothers served stints in the Army during the Korean War, they continued on in country music as The Wilburn Brothers and had their first hit record in 1954 titled "Sparkling Brown Eyes." Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Daniel Davis (1945) - Born in Gurdon and raised in Little Rock, Davis is best-known for his role as Niles on the CBS comedy, “The Nanny.” His first "professional" work came at the age of 11 when he became a member of the cast of a children's TV series broadcast from Little Rock - "Betty's Little Rascals." In 1983, the liberal Senator declined to enter the Presidential race but was frequently mentioned as a possibility for the vice-presidency. Woodward was perhaps best known for his 1955 book, "The Strange Career of Jim Crow," which Martin Luther King called "the Bible of the civil rights movement." Daisy continued to press for civil rights for African-Americans and later, along with her husband L.C. Novelist James Sallis, writing in the Boston Globe: "Harington's books are of a piece -- the quirkiest, most original body of work in contemporary U.S. Other famous Presley hits include “I Know the Lord is With Me,” “He Wills It so,” “I’d Rather Have Jesus” and “I’ll Have A New Life.” A 1944 Arkansas Democrat newspaper article described him as the state's most prolific songwriter. His hits include "Love Me" and "Little Rock." Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. Early in his career he worked with the house band for Atlantic Records, backing performers such as Aretha Franklin, Jerry Jeff Walker and the Allman Brothers. Once Dan Devine took over as head coach, he promoted Hanner to defensive coordinator. John Daly (b. She worked as a freelance writer, journalist and commentator. Williams has served on the board of directors of the 52nd Street Project and is a past chair of the board of directors of the New York Theatre Workshop. His movie "September 10, 1955" (1978) explored a college student's reaction to the death of James Dean and was filmed in Conway. He was born in Alleene but grew up with Goff in Mena. Sonny Burgess and The Pacers continued to record for Sun Records until 1959. The show was never aired by NBC, but Gerard was offered the title role in the feature film and television show "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century." Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. Today headquartered in Little Rock, Dillards is one of the largest major department store chains in the country. During this time, Hollywood called and he guest-starred in an episode of the television series "Baretta" and appeared in the role of Lee Grant's lover in the motion picture "Airport '77." In 1954, Moon homered in his first major league at-bat en route to batting .304 and winning the Rookie of the Year award over Hank Aaron. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame. Koto Momolu (b. Originally a member of the Dalton Gang, he formed his own gang around 1893 and the Wild Bunch became the premier terrorizers of the West until Doolin was captured in a Eureka Springs bathhouse by Deputy U.S. Marshall Bill Tilghman in January 1896. He changed his professional name before starring in over 400 "Bronco Billy" movies. He became well-known in the local jazz scene in Oakland, California in the early 1960s. He was a member of the circus world's "Ring of Fame." He defied the 1957 court order to desegregate public schools when he called in the National Guard to keep African-American students from entering Little Rock Central High School. He later expanded his range to include light jazz and pop music. Momolu also has designer lines of handbags and jewelry. Soon the comedic musician had his own national radio show and was also landing roles in movies. 1954) - Former rock star in the late 1960s with Mason Proffit who pioneered the Country Rock that became the mainstay of modern Country Music. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Bob Robbins (1944) - Robbins began his radio career in Little Rock in 1972 on KAAY-AM and joined KSSN 1979. While growing up, her musical influences were country and gospel music. 1931) - This Little Rock native served as a CBS News law correspondent from 1972-1985 and won three Emmy Awards for coverage of Watergate and the Agnew scandal. Sam Walton (1918-1992) - Newport native and Walmart founder. She composed about 70 songs, arranged and published 280 gospel songs. He's an undiscovered continent." He gained fame with his directorial debut film, The Legend of Boggy Creek, based on the legendary south Arkansas monster. It was 1982’s “An Officer and a Gentleman” that blasted Blount into the spotlight. Naval Academy, First Tee of Arkansas, and others. A member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, Summerall lent his name to the annual ASHOF golf tournament, a fund-raiser for the museum. Jordan also appeared in several movies that featured his music and toured Europe and Asia during the 1960s. Lile was the creator of the original "Rambo First Blood" and "Rambo II the Mission" knives that were actually used in the first two "Rambo" movies. Goodrum has penned hits in all areas of music-pop, rock, a/c, r&b and country. Charles L. Thompson (1868-1959) - One of the state’s more prolific and successful architects. Member of the Arkansas Entertainers Hall of Fame.Jerry Van Dyke (1931-2018) - This comedian starred as Luther in the ABC hit television series "Coach" and also starred in the 60s television series "My Mother the Car." He was inducted into the Braves Hall of Fame on August 13, 2002 and the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Fame in 1993. One of his most successful songs, “It’s Five O’clock Somewhere,” earned legendary singer/performer Jimmy Buffett his first-ever music award, as well as a Grammy for Brown as Best Country Song in 2003. The setting for the program was mythical Pine Ridge, Arkansas, and its Jot-em-Down general store. Zoppe lived moved to Arkansas after his retirement. John Michael Talbot (b. He died at Washington, where a state park has recreated the Black blacksmith shop on the exact site of the original. Some of his better known songs include "Don't Start Me to Talkin,'" "Fattenin' Frogs for Snakes," "Keep It to Yourself," "Your Funeral and My Trial," "Bye Bye Bird," "Nine Below Zero" and "Help Me.” His song "Eyesight to the Blind" was performed by The Who as a key song in their rock opera “Tommy” (the only song in that opus not written by a band member) and it was later covered on the Aerosmith album “Honkin' on Bobo.” His "One Way Out” became popularized by The Allman Brothers Band in the early 1970s. Lee (1936-2000) - Founder of the American Taekwondo Association (ATA) headquartered in Little Rock since 1977. A member of one of the nation's wealthiest and most prominent families, he served as governor of Arkansas from 1967-1971. He is now producer and co-host of the TV dance show, "The Good Ole Daze", a one hour weekly dance show that he co-hosts with his wife Linda. The album, Last of the Great Mississippi Delta Bluesmen: Live In Dallas, recorded by Lockwood, Henry James Townsend, Joe Willie "Pinetop" Perkins, and David Honeyboy Edwards, received the 2004 Grammy for Best Traditional Blues Album. She moved to Washington permanently to write a book about the town. 1973) - Jim “Moose” Brown left Jonesboro in 1982 for Nashville, TN. While serving as superintendent at Snowball, he wrote his big hit "The Battle of New Orleans." The following list highlights some of the country's most prominent people who were either born in the state or lived here at some time in their lives. Winner of a 2008 Grammy for Best Traditional Folk Album -- "Dirt Farmer." As Senator, he established the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship program, which provided for the exchange of students and teachers between the United States and foreign countries. Officers detained him and discovered a small notebook containing a Morse-coded message with information on Union troops. Williamson lived in Twist, Ark., for a time with Howlin' Wolf's sister Mary Burnett and taught Wolf to play harmonica. He was also the head of public relations with the Office of Chief Counsel for War Crimes at Nuremberg, Germany. He captured the lives and emotions of the people of rural America from 1939 to 1945, a defining time in history in which the Great Depression yielded to World War II. ��#l�������7_V����|��I����� Z"��j�-I6m�Y�������Z���SNmr�"���;���Pn���7�h��}��Z���Ff��_.��u�ڮ�yk4gn")p�1:�)@ r�ڃ]5D���~ �� PK ! She has starred in "Ragtime" (1981), Woody Allen's "A Midsummer Night's Sex Comedy" (1982), "Parenthood" (1989), "Back to the Future III" (1990), "The Butcher's Wife" (1991) and many other movies. While continuing his education near Mena at Commonwealth College, Hays transformed hymns and black spirituals into songs about unions and the hardships southern sharecroppers endured. Price wrote other extended works for orchestra, chamber works, art songs, works for violin, organ anthems, piano pieces, and spiritual arrangements.
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