Chuck Smith and His Midwest Trailriders WLBC Hoosierland Barn Dance WLBC Muncie, IN

About The Artist Chuck Smith formed his band the Trailriders around 1951 according to a 1953 article. The band was popular in the Muncie, Indiana area. Chuck had worked with other bands in the years prior to arriving on the Muncie scene. He was also a bit of a songwriter, having written a tune called "Waltz of Yesterday" back then. Timeline & Trivia Notes Group Members: Chuck Smith, lead vocals, guitar Syble Smith, (Chuck's wife), ass, vocals Jess Rhodes, lead guitar Van Spears, rhythm guitar, banjo Lorraine Spears, (Van's wife), vocals "Cannonball" Bush, (Van's wife), fiddler, comedianne Credits & Sources Cowboy Songs; Issue No. 29; November 1953; American Folk Publications, Inc.; Derby, CT