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Artist: The Kentucky Colonels
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Group Members:

Roland White, Eric White, Clarence White, Leroy Mack, Billy Ray Latham, Roger Bush, Scotty Stoneman, Bobby Slone

Similar Artists:

The Seldom Scene, Reno & Smiley, The Country Gentlemen, Gosdin Brothers, John McEuen, Michael Hurley, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Dry Branch Fire Squad, The Dillards

Followers:

The Starline Rhythm Boys, The Bluegrass Alliance

Formal Connection With:

Muleskinner
  • Formed: 1963
  • Genres: Country
  • Representative Albums: "Long Journey Home," "Appalachian Swing!," "Kentucky Colonels"
  • Representative Songs: "I Am a Pilgrim," "Nine Pound Hammer," "Listen to the Mockingbird"

Biography

Progressive bluegrass band the Kentucky Colonels had a short but legendary career during the folk revival of the late '50s and early '60s. The band was formed in Los Angeles in the early '50s by brothers Roland, Eric and Clarence White, and their sister Joann. When Joann dropped out, the three brothers began billing themselves as the Three Little Country Boys and appeared on local television after winning first prize in a talent contest. In 1958, Arkansas native Billy Ray Lathum became their banjo player and dobro player Le Roy Mack joined the band the next year. Lathum's arrival allowed Roland White to switch to mandolin, his instrument of choice.

As the Country Boys, the group recorded their first single, "I'm Head Over Heels in Love with You." They began appearing on Town Hall Party and Hometown Jamboree and recording on Gene Autry's label. Bassist and banjoist Roger Bush joined the band in 1961 after Eric dropped out to marry. Three Little Country Boys then recorded Songs, Themes & Laughs from the Andy Griffith Show for Capitol. Before the year was out, Roland was drafted and left the band for two years, leaving them without a mandolinist. The group cut its first album on Briar, which disliked the band's moniker and suggested a series of names, the best of which was the Kentucky Colonels. In 1963, fiddler Bobby Sloane joined the Colonels and Roland returned as well. By this time, the Colonels had begun to gather a following through their U.S. tours, and appeared at both the UCLA and Newport Folk Festivals in 1964. The band recorded several albums and appeared in the movie The Farmer's Other Daughter. They really took off musically when fiddler Scott Stoneman replaced Sloane, but broke up shortly thereafter in 1965, with each member going their separate ways. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Music Guide
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This article is about the honorary title. For other uses, see Kentucky colonel (disambiguation).
Official emblem of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels.

Kentucky Colonel is an honorary title bestowed upon individuals by approval of the governor of Kentucky. It is not a military rank, requires no duties, and carries with it no pay or compensation other than membership in the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. Award of the title requires nomination from an existing colonel. Nominators are expected to consider the nominee's service and contributions to the global community before making a nomination. The sitting governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky bestows the honor of a Colonel's Commission, by issuance of a certificate.

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History

The title Kentucky colonel has been around since 1813.[1] When the Kentucky Militia was deactivated following the War of 1812, Governor Isaac Shelby commissioned Charles S. Todd, one of his officers in the campaign, as an aide-de-camp on the Governor's Staff with the rank and grade of Colonel.[1] Todd married Shelby's youngest daughter two years later.

Early colonels actually served military roles. In the latter part of the 1800s, the position took on a more ceremonial function. Colonels in uniform attended functions at the Governor's mansion and stood as symbolic guards at state events. By the late 1800s, the title had become more of an honorary one. However, since commissioned Kentucky Colonels are considered members of the Governor's Staff and his honorary aides-de-camp, all are entitled to the style of Honorable as indicated on their commission certificates. This is rarely used, however; Kentucky Colonels are usually just referred to and addressed as Colonel.

Good works

After a person receives a commission they are invited to join the "The Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels". This organization is an independent, non-profit corporation, whose title alludes to the style of Honorable mentioned above. The mission of this organization is to raise money to support needy charities, educational efforts, and other works that will help all citizens of Kentucky. The organization's good works do not stop at the borders of the Commonwealth. Recently the organization supported Hurricane Katrina relief efforts, partnering with another organization and contributing $25,000.[2]

Notable colonels

Some of the more famous recipients include:

See Also

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b Kentucky Colonels Commonwealth of Kentucky, April 21, 2005. Retrieved September 10, 2006.
  2. ^ Kentucky Colonels Pledge $25,000 To Disaster Relief Brenda Rick Smith, KBC Communications, January 9, 2005. Retrieved September 10, 2006.
  3. ^ a b "Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels FAQ". http://kycolonels.org/index.cgi?id=17. Retrieved 2007-09-05. 
  4. ^ a b "Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Good Works". http://kycolonels.org/index.cgi?id=18. Retrieved 2007-09-05. 
  5. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels Timeline". http://kycolonels.org/index.cgi?id=34. Retrieved 2007-09-05. 
  6. ^ a b "Kentucky Secretary of State - Kentucky Colonels". http://www.sos.ky.gov/executive/kentuckycolonels.htm. Retrieved 2007-09-05. 
  7. ^ Pomperoser, July 2009
  8. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Famous Kentucky Colonels". http://kycolonels.org/index.cgi?id=54. Retrieved 2009-06-09. 
  9. ^ "Spectator Magazine Lecture ‘Would I live in America? In a heartbeat’". http://newstaging.spectator.widearea.co.uk/the-magazine/features/3592216/part_5/would-i-live-in-america-in-a-heartbeat.thtml. Retrieved 2009-06-14. 
  10. ^ Republic of the Gambia State House web site.
  11. ^ Pomperoser, July 2009
  12. ^ The History Channel - American Eats
  13. ^ "Kentucky Colonels Honor". http://www.nndb.com/honors/256/000163764/. Retrieved 2009-06-12. 
  14. ^ Governor Fletcher Honors Kentucky's Current Major League Baseball Players

Bibliography

  • Carl Edwin Lindgren. Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels (February/March 2001). Il Mondo del Cavaliere, Vol. I, No. 1, p. 14. ISSN 1592 1425.

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