May 14th in Gennett History, 1928: Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts recorded “Smoky Row”

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Charlie Dahan
Doc Roberts and Asa Martin Gennett Medallion

Doc Roberts and Asa Martin Gennett Medallion

May 14th in Gennett History, 1928: Fiddlin’ Doc Roberts recorded “Smoky Row” in Richmond.  The recording appeared on Gennett 6588 and Champion 15564.  It featured Doc Roberts (f) and Asa Martin (g).  The Champion issue sold approx. 5,400 copies between 1928 and 1931

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