Rodney Leon Brasfield (August 22, 1910 [1] – September 12, 1958) [2] was an American comedian who was prominently featured on the Grand Ole Opry from 1947 until his death in 1958. In 1987, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame .

2020年5月7日 · Country comedian Rod Brasfield's career overlaps the early years of the Grand Ole Opry and paved the way for everyone from Minnie Pearl to Cledus T. Judd.

From 1947 to 1958, Rodney Leon Brasfield was the premier comedian at the Grand Ole Opry and very likely in country music. He began his career as straight man for his brother Lawrence (known as “Boob”) during several years with Bisbee’s Dramatic Shows, one of many such troupes that traversed the South during the late 1800s and early 1900s.

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Minnie Pearl championed Brasfield's nominations for the Hall of Fame, which resulted in his election in 1987. Rodney Leon Brasfield was born in Smithville, MS on August 22, 1910. He became one of the premiere country comedians.

2023年12月11日 · The original Bocephus belonged to Grand Ole Opry comedian Rod Brasfield. Brasfield and Bocephus had a famous run on the country mecca from 1947 until the comedian died in 1958.

2011年8月22日 · "Rod Brasfield, the teller of tall tales from Hohenwald, Tennessee, is one of the cleverest comedians in network radio. He is possessed of a quick wit, keen judgement of his audiences, and almost perfect timing. He is a true folk comedian, with roots deep in the lore and traditions of the South.

Rod Brasfield was born on August 22, 1910 in Smithville, Mississippi, USA. He was an actor, known for A Face in the Crowd (1957), Country Music Holiday (1958) and Country Style, U.S.A. (1957). He died on September 12, 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

From 1947 to 1958, Country Music Hall of Fame member Rod Brasfield was the premier comedian at the Grand Ole Opry and very likely in country music. Brasfield began his career as straight man for his...

2021年5月24日 · Born in Smithville, Rod Brasfield was the Grand Ole Opry's top male comedian from 1947-1958, a beloved sad sack foil for Red Foley and Hank Williams and a comic sparring partner for Minnie Pearl and June Carter.