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| years_active = 1935–1963
| years_active = 1935–1963
| label = [[Decca Records]]
| label = [[Decca Records]]
| associated_acts = Carolina Tar Heels, Roan County Ramblers [[Tennessee Firecrackers]], [[Shelton Brothers]], Curly and Ruby
| associated_acts = Carolina Tar Heels, Roan County Ramblers, Tennessee Firecrackers, [[Shelton Brothers]], Curly and Ruby
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'''Arnim LeRoy Fox''' (November 9, 1910<ref>[http://www.familytreelegends.com/records/ssdi Social Security Death Index Search]</ref> &ndash; November 10, 1995), better known as '''Curly''' (or '''Curley''') '''Fox''', was an American old-time and country fiddler, singer and [[country music]]ian.
'''Arnim LeRoy Fox''' (November 9, 1910 &ndash; November 10, 1995),<ref name="Wadey">{{cite news |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/obituary-curly-fox-1322071.html |title=Obituary: Curly Fox|author=Paul Wadey|date= 23 October 2011 |work= [[The Independent]]}}</ref> better known as '''Curly''' (or '''Curley''') '''Fox''', was an American old-time and country fiddler, singer and [[country music]]ian.


==Biography==
==Biography==
Fox was born in [[Graysville, Tennessee]] as the son of a [[barber]]. He learned to play the [[fiddle]] with some help from his father and from [[James McCarroll]], (a member of the [[Roane County Ramblers]]). Fox first played professionally on the traveling Indian Medicine Show with Chief White Owl; later, he played with Claude Davis and the Carolina Tar Heels in [[Atlanta, Georgia]]. Fox founded the [[Tennessee Firecrackers]] in the 1930s, performing on [[WSB (AM)|WSB-AM]] in Atlanta. For a time, he worked for promoter Larry Sunbrock on his "fiddling contest" show. Sunbrock would travel around the country with his fiddlers and arrange "world championship fiddling contests" in towns along the way. Fox played with the [[Shelton Brothers]] on recordings they made for [[Decca Records]] between 1934 and 1936, in addition to recording a few of his own singles.
Fox was born in [[Graysville, Tennessee]], United States,<ref name="LarkinCountry">{{cite book|title=[[Encyclopedia of Popular Music|The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music]]|editor=[[Colin Larkin (writer)|Colin Larkin]]|publisher=[[Guinness Publishing]]|date=1993|edition=First|isbn=0-85112-726-6|page=146}}</ref> as the son of a [[barber]]. He learned to play the [[fiddle]] with some help from his father and from James McCarroll, (a member of the Roane County Ramblers).<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> Fox first played professionally on the traveling Indian Medicine Show with Chief White Owl; later, he played with Claude Davis and the Carolina Tar Heels in [[Atlanta, Georgia]].<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> Fox founded the Tennessee Firecrackers in the 1930s, performing on [[WSB (AM)|WSB-AM]] in Atlanta.<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> For a time, he worked for promoter Larry Sunbrock on his "fiddling contest" show. Sunbrock would travel around the country with his fiddlers and arrange "world championship fiddling contests" in towns along the way. Fox played with the [[Shelton Brothers]] on recordings they made for [[Decca Records]] between 1934 and 1936, in addition to recording a few of his own singles.<ref name="LarkinCountry"/>


In 1937, Fox met singer [[Texas Ruby]] (Ruby Agnes Owens), sister of [[Tex Owens]], while playing in [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web
In 1937, Fox met singer [[Texas Ruby]] (Ruby Agnes Owens), sister of [[Tex Owens]], while playing in [[Fort Worth, Texas]].<ref>{{cite web
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| publisher = Rovi
| publisher = Rovi
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| access-date = July 6, 2012}}</ref> They married shortly thereafter in 1939, and began playing together professionally on the [[Grand Ole Opry]], where they performed from 1937–1939 and 1944-1948. From 1940-1944, they became a regular feature on ''Boone County Jamboree'' over [[WLW (AM)|WLW-AM]] in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]. The couple was invited to be members of The Opry in the late 1930s.<ref>{{cite web
| access-date = July 6, 2012}}</ref> They married shortly thereafter in 1939, and began playing together professionally on the [[Grand Ole Opry]],<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> where they performed from 1937–1939 and 1944-1948. From 1940-1944, they became a regular feature on ''Boone County Jamboree'' over [[WLW (AM)|WLW-AM]] in [[Cincinnati, Ohio]]. The couple was invited to be members of The Opry in the late 1930s.<ref>{{cite web
| title = Opry Timeline - 1930s
| title = Opry Timeline - 1930s
| url = http://www.opry.com/about/Timeline_1930.html
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| archive-date = March 7, 2016
| archive-date = March 7, 2016
| url-status = dead
| url-status = dead
}}</ref> They occasionally recorded together, including a session for [[King Records (USA)|King Records]] in 1947. In 1948, Curly and Ruby moved to [[Houston]], [[Texas]], where they remained for over a [[decade]], working in radio and television.
}}</ref> They occasionally recorded together, including a session for [[King Records (USA)|King Records]] in 1947.<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> In 1948, Curly and Ruby moved to [[Houston]], [[Texas]], where they remained for over a [[decade]], working in radio and television.


In 1960, the pair returned to work on the ''[[Grand Ole Opry]]'', but Ruby often fell ill and Fox frequently performed solo. An album was recorded together for [[Starday Records]] in 1963, but 72 hours after the recording sessions, Ruby died in a mobile home fire. After her [[death]], Fox played solo for several years but eventually moved to [[Chicago]] to live with family. Though he ailed in his old age, he sporadically performed live; he returned to Graysville in the mid-1970s, performing with a local [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]] outfit before retiring.
In 1960, the pair returned to work on the ''[[Grand Ole Opry]]'', but Ruby often fell ill and Fox frequently performed solo. An album was recorded together for [[Starday Records]] in 1963, but 72 hours after the recording sessions, Ruby died in a mobile home fire.<ref name="LarkinCountry"/> After her death, Fox played solo for several years, but eventually moved to [[Chicago]] to live with family. Though he ailed in his old age, he sporadically performed live; he returned to Graysville in the mid-1970s, performing with a local [[Bluegrass music|bluegrass]] outfit before retiring.

Curly Fox died in November 1995, at the age of 85.<ref name="Wadey"/>


==Notes==
==Notes==
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==References==
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Curly Fox
Background information
Birth nameArnim LeRoy Fox
Born(1910-11-09)November 9, 1910
Graysville, Tennessee, United States
DiedNovember 10, 1995(1995-11-10) (aged 85)
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
GenresCountry, Old-time music
Occupation(s)Singer, musician
Instrument(s)Fiddle
Years active1935–1963
LabelsDecca Records

Arnim LeRoy Fox (November 9, 1910 – November 10, 1995),[1] better known as Curly (or Curley) Fox, was an American old-time and country fiddler, singer and country musician.

Biography[edit]

Fox was born in Graysville, Tennessee, United States,[2] as the son of a barber. He learned to play the fiddle with some help from his father and from James McCarroll, (a member of the Roane County Ramblers).[2] Fox first played professionally on the traveling Indian Medicine Show with Chief White Owl; later, he played with Claude Davis and the Carolina Tar Heels in Atlanta, Georgia.[2] Fox founded the Tennessee Firecrackers in the 1930s, performing on WSB-AM in Atlanta.[2] For a time, he worked for promoter Larry Sunbrock on his "fiddling contest" show. Sunbrock would travel around the country with his fiddlers and arrange "world championship fiddling contests" in towns along the way. Fox played with the Shelton Brothers on recordings they made for Decca Records between 1934 and 1936, in addition to recording a few of his own singles.[2]

In 1937, Fox met singer Texas Ruby (Ruby Agnes Owens), sister of Tex Owens, while playing in Fort Worth, Texas.[3] They married shortly thereafter in 1939, and began playing together professionally on the Grand Ole Opry,[2] where they performed from 1937–1939 and 1944-1948. From 1940-1944, they became a regular feature on Boone County Jamboree over WLW-AM in Cincinnati, Ohio. The couple was invited to be members of The Opry in the late 1930s.[4] They occasionally recorded together, including a session for King Records in 1947.[2] In 1948, Curly and Ruby moved to Houston, Texas, where they remained for over a decade, working in radio and television.

In 1960, the pair returned to work on the Grand Ole Opry, but Ruby often fell ill and Fox frequently performed solo. An album was recorded together for Starday Records in 1963, but 72 hours after the recording sessions, Ruby died in a mobile home fire.[2] After her death, Fox played solo for several years, but eventually moved to Chicago to live with family. Though he ailed in his old age, he sporadically performed live; he returned to Graysville in the mid-1970s, performing with a local bluegrass outfit before retiring.

Curly Fox died in November 1995, at the age of 85.[1]

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ a b Paul Wadey (23 October 2011). "Obituary: Curly Fox". The Independent.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h Colin Larkin, ed. (1993). The Guinness Who's Who of Country Music (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 146. ISBN 0-85112-726-6.
  3. ^ "Curley Fox". Rovi. 2012. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
  4. ^ "Opry Timeline - 1930s". Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2012.

References[edit]

  • Charles K. Wolfe, Classic Country: Legends of Country Music - 2001
  • Vladimir Bogdanov, Chris Woodstra, Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide to Country: The Definitive Guide to Country Music - 2003

External links[edit]

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