CWM AUDIO 75
Rudy Bundy Interview, circa 1980
52 minutes, 43 Seconds
52 minutes, 43 Seconds
A self recorded memoir by Rudy Bundy conducted at the request of Tony and Carol Conway.
Rudy Bundy was a noted clarinetist and leader of the Rudy Bundy Orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s. He was also a composer writing a number of big band era songs including the hit “Skylark” in 1942. After World War II Bundy joined the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. For 22 years Bundy served in a number of different leadership roles and eventually became the circus’s Vice President. Bundy left the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1971.
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Rudy Bundy was a noted clarinetist and leader of the Rudy Bundy Orchestra in the 1930s and 1940s. He was also a composer writing a number of big band era songs including the hit “Skylark” in 1942. After World War II Bundy joined the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. For 22 years Bundy served in a number of different leadership roles and eventually became the circus’s Vice President. Bundy left the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus in 1971.
Rights Statement:
Copyright to this audio belongs to the Wisconsin Historical Society or, in certain cases, either to the individuals who created them or the organizations for which they worked. We share them here strictly for non-profit educational purposes. If you have questions related to the copyright status of material included here, please contact us at
[email protected]
NOTE: While transcripts have been reviewed and corrected for noticeable errors, inconsistencies or misspellings may still exist in the document.
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Rudy Bundy (left) plays the clarinet along side John Ringling North.
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