The Duke of Paducah

The Duke of Paducah
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Francis Ford
Born(1901-05-12)May 12, 1901
OriginDe Soto, Missouri, U.S.
DiedJune 20, 1986(1986-06-20) (aged 85)
Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • radio and TV host
  • actor
Instruments
Years active1930–1968
Labels
Formerly of
WebsiteOfficial website (archived)

Benjamin Francis Ford (May 12, 1901 – June 20, 1986), known professionally as The Duke of Paducah, was an American country comedian, radio host and banjo player popular from the 1940s to the 1960s.

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