Thompson, Robert C.

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Thompson, Robert C.

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Thompson, Bobby

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ROBERT HOFT

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ROBERT THOMPSON

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Bluegrass musician. Banjo and guitar player. Credited with being one of the inventors of the melodic style of banjo playing. Member of Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys band and cast member of the Hee Haw television show. As a session musician he appeared on numerous recordings, including work for Johnny Cash, Marty Robbins, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Perry Como, and the Monkees.

From the description of Oral history interview with Bobby Thompson; 1974 November 11; interview conducted by Douglas B. Green. 1974 Nov. 11. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 62297617

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