Flatt, Lester

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Dates:
Birth 1914-06-19
Death 1979-05-11
Americans,

Biographical notes:

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.

From the description of Oral history interview with Lester Flatt; [ca. 1970]; interview conducted by Frank Jones. [ca. 1970] (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58841000

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Subjects:

  • Banjo music
  • Bluegrass music
  • Bluegrass music
  • Bluegrass musicians
  • Bluegrass musicians
  • Country music
  • Guitar music
  • Radio programs
  • Songs, English

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Places:

  • Nashville (Tenn.) (as recorded)
  • Tennessee (as recorded)
  • United States (as recorded)

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