Flatt, Lester, 1914-1979
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Flatt, Lester, 1914-1979
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Flatt, Lester Raymond, 1914-1979
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1914-1979
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1914-1979
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Biographical History
Bluegrass musician. Born June 14, 1914. Died May 11, 1979. Full name: Lester Raymond Flatt. Guitarist and lead singer for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, 1945-early 1948. In 1948 teamed with Earl Scruggs to form the Foggy Mountain Boys. In 1969 ended his professional association with Earl Scruggs and formed Lester Flatt and the Nashville Grass. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. Member, Country Music Hall of Fame.
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https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1346706
https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-n82096196
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/n82096196
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Subjects
Banjo music
Bluegrass music
Bluegrass musicians
Country music
Guitar music
Radio programs
Songs, English
Nationalities
Americans
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Cattle breeders
Entertainers
Musician
Occupations
Singers
Band musicians
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Tennessee
TN, US
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Birth
Flatt was born in Duncan's Chapel, Overton County, Tennessee, United States
Tennessee
TN, US
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Residence
Lester lived in and is buried in Sparta, Tennessee.
Nashville
TN, US
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Death
Flatt died of heart failure in Nashville, Tennessee, at the age of 64.
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