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 | Banjo legend Earl Scruggs passed away last week in a Nashville hospital, at the age of 88. As the music industry mourns his loss, now is a good time to become reacquainted with the incredible impact his work had on modern music. Learn more about Earl Scruggs via these related articles. | |
Profile: Earl Scruggs
Born in North Carolina, Earl Scruggs cut his teeth picking banjo for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. But, soon enough, he left that group and blazed his own trail with buddy Lester Flatt and their Foggy Mountain Boys. Check out Scruggs' full bio and profile for more.
| All About Bluegrass Music
For anyone familiar with the history of bluegrass music, it almost goes without saying that bluegrass would not be what it is today without the contributions of Earl Scruggs. If you're just getting acquainted with that sound, check out this basic intro to bluegrass.
| Lester Flatt Bio and Profile
Lester Flatt met Earl Scruggs when both of them were playing with Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys. But, as Flatt & Scruggs, the duo helped solidify the burgeoning musical style, playing lightning fast instrumental breakdowns. Learn more about Lester Flatt with this brief bio.
| History of the Banjo
Most people think of the banjo these days in terms of old white guys sitting on a porch somewhere, playing in Earl Scruggs' signature three-finger picking style. But the instrument has its roots in African music and was traditionally strummed clawhammer style before Scruggs came along. Learn more about the banjo.
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