Becky Johnson collection, 1970-2003.

Monroe, Bill, 1911-1996

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Bill Monroe (1911-1984), Anglo-American mandolin player, singer, and songwriter known as the "Father of Bluegrass", from Rosine, Ky.; and his band, the Blue Grass Boys, featuring banjo player Earl Scruggs of Flint Hill, N.C. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1940s. WorldCat record id: 27189199 Pioneer bluegrass performer. Born September 13, 1911. Died September 9, 1996. Full name: William Smith Monroe. Career active 1920s-1990s. Known as the Father of...

Seeger, Pete, 1919-2014

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Pete Seeger (1919-2014) was an American folk singer and social activist. As a member of the Weavers, Seeger was often heard on the radio in the early 1950s, most notably on their recording of Lead Belly's "Goodnight, Irene". In the 1960s, Seeger re-emerged on the public scene as a prominent singer of protest music in support of international disarmament, civil rights, counterculture, workers' rights, and environmental causes. A prolific songwriter, his best-known songs include "Where Have ...

Grand Ole Opry (Theater)

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MerleFest

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Graves, Joshua, 1979-

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McCoury, Del, 1939-

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Bass Mountain Boys

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Bush, Sam, 1952-

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Charles Samuel Bush (born April 13, 1952) is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music. In 2020, he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame as a member of New Grass Revival. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in 2023 as a solo artist....

Lawson, Doyle

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International Bluegrass Music Association

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Watson, Doc

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Doc Watson (1923- ), Anglo-American guitarist, of Deep Gap, N.C., winner of four Grammy music industry awards, and considered by many to be the foremost player of the flat-picking guitar style. From the description of John Edwards memorial collection, 1963-1965. WorldCat record id: 27190383 ...

Krauss, Alison, 1971-

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Alison Maria Krauss (born July 23, 1971) is an American bluegrass-country singer, fiddler and music producer. She entered the music industry at an early age, competing in local contests by the age of eight and recording for the first time at 14. She signed with Rounder Records in 1985 and released her first solo album in 1987. She was invited to join Union Station, releasing her first album with them as a group in 1989 and performing with them ever since. Krauss has released 14 albums, appear...

Johnson, Becky Freeman, 1959-

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Becky Johnson has photographed bluegrass musicians, festivals, conferences, and related events since the 1980s. From the description of Becky Johnson collection, 1970-2003. WorldCat record id: 237799179 ...

Bradley, Dale Ann

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Menius, Art

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Art Menius has been involved in the bluegrass music scene since 1983. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, recieving a B.A. in history in 1977 and an M.A. in history in 1981, he became a writer and concert promoter. His columns have appeared in the Raleigh, N.C., News and Observer, Bluegrass Unlimited, and the Durham, N.C., Independent Weekly . He helped write and was a production assistant for the old time music series Fire on the Mountain. In 1985 he helped to...

Jim and Jesse

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National Heritage Awards

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North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance

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Osborne brothers

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Baker, Kenny, 1926-2011

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Winterhawk

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Martin, Jimmy, 1927-2005

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Bluegrass performer. Born August 10, 1927. Full name: James Henry Martin. Guitarist and lead singer for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, 1949-1954. Successful performer, songwriter, and recording artist. His recording credits include the bluegrass standards "Rock Hearts," "Sophronie," "Hold Whatcha Got," "Widow Maker," and "The Sunny Side of the Mountain." Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmy Martin; 1993 Decembe...

Stanley, Ralph Leslie, 1951-

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Pioneer bluegrass performer. Born February 25, 1927. Full name: Ralph Edmond Stanley. Banjoist and singer. Performed with brother, Carter Stanley, as the Stanley Brothers from the late 1940s until Carter's death in 1966. Recorded for Columbia, Mercury, and King record labels. In 1966 he formed the Clinch Mountain Boys. Member, International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor. From the description of Oral history interview with Ralph Stanley; 1968 October 19; interview conducted by Thomas ...

Bass Mountain Bluegrass Festival

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Seeger, Mike, 1933-2009

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Anglo-American early country musician Ernest V. Stoneman of Virginia; fiddler Charlie Bowman, originally from Tennessee; guitarist Sam McGee of Franklin, Tenn.; early country and cowboy musician Edward L. Crain of Texas; banjo player Doc Walsh, member of the Carolina Tar Heels; harmonica player Garley Foster; fiddler Alonza Elvis ("Tony") Alderman of Virginia; arranger Irene Spain; talent scout Polk Brockman; early country musician Wilber Ball of Kentucky; Blake Gardner and Bill Knapke; early co...