Lindsey, James Isaac, 1921-2001

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James Isaac Lindsey (1921-2001) was a white musician and mandolin player. He was the founder, leader, and manager of the bluegrass band, Mountain Ramblers, which performed throughout the southeastern United States, primarily in Virginia and North Carolina.
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contributorOf Dana Lindsey Higgins and Larry Lindsey Collection of James Lindsey and B. C. Goad Audio Recordings, 1937-1995 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Library. Southern Folklife Collection.
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Hillsville VA US
Galax VA US
Subject
Bluegrass music
Old-time music
String band music
Occupation
Musicians
Bandleaders
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Person

Birth 1921-08-14

Death 2001-08-07

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