Album, Record & Cover - Skeets McDonald
Object number2002.296.01
Date1950-1960
MediumPaper, Ink, Vinyl
Dimensions12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
Skeets McDonald (1915-1968), born Enos William McDonald, was an American country and rockabilly musician popular in the 1950s and 60s. McDonald was born in Greenway, Arkansas, and after serving in World War II, he began recording songs. He recorded more than 80 songs for Capitol Records including “Don’t Let the Stars Get in Your Eyes”. McDonald made several film appearances in movies such as Ma and Pa Kettle Go To Town, The Glenn Miller Story, and Hud.
A Skeets McDonald album entitled "Call Me Skeets!". The album cover features a photograph of McDonald playing the guitar. The image is set upon a red and blue background with the text set inside of a black box. "Call Me Skeets!" was produced by Columbia Records.
Status
Not on view
