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msrobzombie |
1. RE: Carter Sisters
Dec 20 2007, 8:00 PM EST
Becky Bowman was a friend of theirs that filled in if Maybelle, Helen, June, or Anita was sick or couldn't make it to the show.
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lonesomejohn |
2. RE: Carter Sisters
Dec 21 2007, 9:40 AM EST
Thanks for the info. Did Becky do anything on her own?
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msrobzombie |
3. RE: Carter Sisters
Dec 21 2007, 9:46 AM EST
Not that I know of, but I'm sure its possible. I think it was Becky Bowman June named her daughter Carlene after (Rebecca Carlene Smith). I haven't seen Becky after the 70's filling in for any of the Carter girls, i guess because Carlene or Rosey did it instead, so i really don't know what happend with her.
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msrobzombie |
4. RE: Carter Sisters
Feb 11 2008, 12:26 PM EST
I mixed up Becky Bowman and Robbie Harden. Becky filled in for Helen when she was pregnant , and Robbie filled in for June when she was pregnant. Robbie is the one with really dark hair and the one who looks a foot taller than everyone else. Sorry for the mix up!!! :)
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5. RE: Carter Sisters
Feb 13 2008, 12:47 PM EST
That info helps. This video that I have was done at the "Old Barn" in the mid 50's, One number has Mother Maybelle, Anita, Helen and Becky ( I presume). With Becky singing the lead. Then in the next number June joined them. I'll be glad to let you see this one if you would like.
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msrobzombie |
6. RE: Carter Sisters
Feb 13 2008, 8:18 PM EST
Yeah if its from the 50's then im sure it is Becky. I would love to see the video, thanks!
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7. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 25 2008, 3:43 PM EDT
"Becky Bowman was a friend of theirs that filled in if Maybelle, Helen, June, or Anita was sick or couldn't make it to the show."Becky Bowman is my mother...She was called in when Helen was pregnant and remained a "Carter Sister" in work until she got married and had me! She remained dear friends with the girls until they all passed away. Mom is dying of cancer and we believe she probably doesn't have more than a few weeks to live. She remained very involved in music through her church. She is very anxious to see the "Girls" again! 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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8. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 25 2008, 7:28 PM EDT
I am so sorry to hear about Becky's cancer.But I am very glad to hear from you and get this update. I have a copy of a few shows with the Carter Sisters that were done in the mid 50's with Becky in them, if you don't have these, and would like them, I'll share, and if you have any shows with Becky filling in I would love to know. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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msrobzombie |
9. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 25 2008, 8:42 PM EDT
That is so sad, I'm so sorry! Your mother is a very talented woman. Thank you for letting us know about her.
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10. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 26 2008, 10:17 AM EDT
"I am so sorry to hear about Becky's cancer.We would love to have them. We have some pictures but nothing "hi-tech". We talked the other day about using some pictures & such in the video we'd like to put together for her funeral...Geeze, I really hate saying that word. Anyway, if we can touch base I'd love to get them. THanks so much! Do you find this valuable? |
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lonesomejohn |
11. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 26 2008, 3:37 PM EDT
If you'll send me your mailing address, I get a least one in the mail right away. My E-Mail is bertsauto@netzero.com
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lonesomejohn |
12. RE: Carter Sisters
Mar 29 2008, 9:38 AM EDT
I haven't heard anything from you, if you tried to e-mail, something didn't work. Try to answer on here.
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13. RE: Carter Sisters
Apr 5 2008, 11:30 AM EDT
So sorry to inform......Rebecca L. "Becky" (Bowman) Swearinger, 80, of St. Joseph, Mo., passed away Friday, April 4, 2008, at her home surrounded by her loving family
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msrobzombie |
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Apr 5 2008, 12:52 PM EDT
I'm so sorry for your loss :(
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15. RE: Carter Sisters
Apr 28 2008, 1:39 PM EDT
Hi, i am kinda new here. i was looking around on the comp & i found this site. Anyways, i am Becky's grandson... Casey. I have my grandmother's talent of playing the piano by ear. I played at her funeral. My own song and Feeling at home in the presence of Jesus. My grandmother was/still is a Faithful Warrior. I jusst wanted to let everyone know. Casey PS. She was my role model & everything to me. Still having a hard time. Thank you guys. 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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Apr 28 2008, 1:40 PM EDT
The St.Joe Newspress did a story on my on my grandmother. --Woman had long life devoted to music of all kind-- If three words could sum up a life, they would be Lord, family and music for Rebecca (Becky Bowman) Swearinger, who died last Friday. She didn’t come from a musical family, but people said that young Rebecca Bowman had a talent for music. Miss Bowman taught herself to play all sorts of instruments, including the accordion, clarinet, flute, guitar, piano, tuba and big bass fiddle. She hit the road to pursue a musical career in 1944 with her guitar. She got her start because all the men were serving in World War II, said Lorna Davis, a daughter. Do you find this valuable? |
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17. RE: Carter Sisters
Apr 28 2008, 1:41 PM EDT
In 1949, when people in and around DeKalb, Mo., decided to open a down-home county music show called DeKalb Folks, she found another place for her talents, said Julann Ketchem, another daughter. The show was a hit for the community and KRES radio in St. Joseph.Then, in the early 1950s, Mother Maybelle Carter and the Carter Sisters needed a musician and put out a call for an accordion player. The gig was for four months. “Momma” got the job, bought an accordion and by the time she got to Nashville was playing that thing well enough to go into a recording studio with the Carter Sisters, Mrs. Davis said. Four months turned into four years and a lifelong friendship with the Carters. Traveling on the road with the Carter Sisters, they performed on stage with acts that included the young Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Sr. and Patsy Cline. In 1956, she made up her mind to retire and marry Ed Swearinger. They’d met at a DeKalb Folks program. There was never any doubt that he was her true love, Ms. Ketchem said. And she gave her music to the Lord, Mrs. Davis said. For many years, Mrs. Swearinger worked with youth choirs at King Hill Baptist Church. She also taught her children, grandchildren and great-grandchild how to sing. Mrs. Davis said her earliest memories are sitting on top of the piano. The daughter sang as her mother’s fingers danced across the keys. Before Mrs. Swearinger, 80, died last week, she got to hear Talena Rose Martin, her 2½-year-old granddaughter, sing. “Momma smiled from one ear to the other,” Mrs. Ketchem said. “My legacy seems to be taking over the choir because music was so much a part of our lives.” If you want to learn more about Mrs. Swearinger’s career with the Carter family, read her recollections in the book “Will You Miss Me When I’m Gone” by Charles Hirshberg and Mark Zwonitzer. Thanks again. casey 1 out of 1 found this valuable. Do you? |
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msrobzombie |
18. RE: Carter Sisters
Apr 28 2008, 3:55 PM EDT
Thanks for posting that :)
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19. RE: Carter Sisters
May 2 2008, 9:56 PM EDT
i am soory to hear bout becky june talksed about her in her books and a i got a tape off ebay and she was in some of those with them i din't know that much about her but would always like ro hear more of her life she must have been a very nice lady i'm sure
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