Floyd Ming and His Pep Steppers

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==Overview==
The Pep Steppers were a Stringband famous for their rhythmic stomping done by Rozelle Ming. It was led by Floyd Ming (also known as Hoyt Ming). The other member was: Troy Ming. Their most famous song was Indian War Whoop.
==Biography==
The group was from Tupelo, MS. They auditioned for Victor producer Ralph Peer at a local drugstore and later recorded four songs with him. In 1957 Floyd gave up playing until encouragement from folk enthusiasts led him to re-form the Pep Steppers in c. 1973. After this they had a brief Second Career and played in The National Folk Festival and The Smithsonian Festival Of American Folklife. The also appeared in the film Ode To Billie Joe. 
==Albums Featured==
* Mississippi String Bands (document)
* Desperate Man Blues (album)
* Mississippi String Bands (rebel)
* The Anthology Of American Folk Music
* New Hot Times!
==Original Discography==
* Indian War Whoop
* Old Red
* White Mule
* Tupelo Blues
==Related Articles==
* List Of Performers With A Second Career
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