(032275) Harkreader, Sidney J. Fiddlin' Sid's Memoirs: The Autobiography Of Sidney J. Harkreader. Los Angeles, CA: Univ. Of California, 1976. Paperback. Thin 8vo. 37 pages. Very Good+ with no DJ. B&W Photographs. This is a large stapled booklet with green covers . Published by The John Edwards Memorial Foundation at the Folklore & Mythology Center, University of California. Edited by Prof. Walter D. Haden. Sidney Harkreader (1898-1988) was an American Old-time fiddle player and string band leader. He was an early member of the Grand Ole Opry, at first accompanying banjoist Uncle Dave Macon and later performing on the program with his own band. In the 1940s, Harkreader formed and briefly toured with the Western band "The Round-Up Gang" before returning again to the Opry. JEMF Specail Series, No. 9. Very scarce publication (Country Musicians)
