The Duke of Paducah

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The Duke of Paducah
Background information
Birth name	Benjamin Francis Ford
Born	(1901-05-12)May 12, 1901
Origin	De Soto, Missouri, U.S.
Died	June 20, 1986(1986-06-20) (aged 85) Brentwood, Tennessee, U.S.
Genres	Country gospel rockabilly boogie rhythm and blues
Occupations	Singer-songwriter musician radio and TV host actor
Instruments	Acoustic guitar banjo
Years active	1930–1968
Labels	Conqueror Melotone Decca
Formerly of	The Cumberland Valley Boys The Sunshine Boys Ernest Tubb Kitty Wells
Website	Official 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.