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Thinking Out Loud: Lee Ruth

Intersection / KBIA

Singer-songwriter Lee Ruth arrived in Columbia in 1962. In this week's Thinking Out Loud, self-described 'old guy' Lee Ruth discusses his musical influences, former students of whom he is especially proud and and what makes the Mid-Missouri music scene special. 

Listen for new episodes of Thinking Out Loud each Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. on 91.3FM KBIA.

"The Voice Of Columbia," Darren Hellwege has hosted NPR's “Morning Edition” for over 35 years on KBIA. He also hosts programs on Classical 90.5 FM including "The Opera Shop."
Trevor is a KBIA and Classical 90.5 announcer and producer. Since 2019, he has preserved life stories and done other audio-video productions through his business, The Recollection Agency. Trevor produces the Missouri history podcast Mo' Curious.
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