John Edwards memorial collection, 1950s-1960s.

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John Edwards memorial collection, 1950s-1960s.

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Recording of excerpts from bluegrass concerts from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Included are performances by Jimmy Martin (1927- ), of Sneedville, Tenn., Anglo-American bluegrass guitarist and singer, former member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys, and leader of his own band, the Sunny Mountain Boys; J.D. Crowe, banjo player; Paul Williams, mandolin player; Johnny Davis, fiddler.

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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SNAC Resource ID: 7240979

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Williams, Paul, 1948-2013

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Keith, Bill, 1939-

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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...

Crowe, J. D., 1959-

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Davis, Johnny (Guitarist)

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