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.
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.
NOTE: While transcripts have been reviewed and corrected for noticeable errors, inconsistencies or misspellings may still exist in the document.
SOUND RECORDING
TRANSCRIPT
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Rudy Bundy (left) plays the clarinet along side John Ringling North.
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