Ken Maynard
Kenneth Olin Maynard (July 21, 1895 – March 23, 1973) was an American actor and producer. He was mostly active from the 1920s to the 1940s and considered one of the biggest Western stars in Hollywood. Maynard was also an occasional screenwriter and director. In 1960, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry. |
Birth and Death Data: Born July 21, 1895 (Vevay), Died March 23, 1973 (Woodland Hills)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1930
Roles Represented in DAHR: vocalist, guitar
Notes: Billed as "The American Boy's Favorite Cowboy."
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Recordings
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | W149830 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | Fannie Moore | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149831 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | The cowboy's lament | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149832 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | The Lone Star Trail | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149833 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | Sweet Betsy from Pike | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149834 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | A prisoner for life | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149835 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | When the roundup's done this fall | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149836 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | Jessie James | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist | |
| Columbia | W149837 | 10-in. | 4/14/1930 | Home on the range | Ken Maynard | Male vocal solo, with guitar | instrumentalist, guitar, vocalist |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Maynard, Ken," accessed April 19, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106352.
Maynard, Ken. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 19, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/106352.
"Maynard, Ken." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 19 April 2024.
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External Sources
Wikipedia: Ken Maynard
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Maynard, Ken, 1895-1973 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91070188
Wikidata: Ken Maynard - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q909904
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/51900379
MusicBrainz: Ken Maynard - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/becb4160-f33b-47bf-952d-39a4ae2b67cd
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