Album, Record and Cover - Floyd Cramer
Object number2002.029.04
Date1969
Mediumpaper, ink, vinyl
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (31.8 x 31.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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Floyd Cramer was an American Hall of Fame pianist who grew up in Huttig, Arkansas. Cramer contributed to the development of "Nashville Sound" and was known for his "slip-note" style of playing the piano. He played piano for musicians such as Elvis Presley, Brenda Lee, Patsy Cline, The Browns, Roy Orbison, and the Everyly Brothers. Cramer also released instrumental albums under his own name and had hits such as "On the Rebound" and "San Antonio Rose". Floyd Cramer passed away in 1997.
A Floyd Cramer album entitled "Floyd Cramer Plays More Country Classics". The album cover features a color photograph of Cramer dressed in a tuxedo. The photograph is surrounded by a border of brown set upon a white background. The artists' name, title, and song list are situated along the white background. The reverse album cover features black and white photographs of Cramer in a recording studio. "Floyd Cramer Plays More Country Classics" was produced by RCA Victor Records in 1969.
Status
Not on view
