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Blind Alfred Reed
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Blind Alfred Reed (Floyd, Virginia, June 15, 1880 - Elgood, West Virginia, January 17, 1956) was an American folk and country musician. He was one of the artists who recorded at the Bristol Sessions in 1927, alongside more famous names such as Jimmie Rodgers and The Carter Family. He played the … read more -
Arthur Smith Trio
1,735 listeners
Fiddlin' Arthur Smith (April 10, 1898 - February 28, 1971) was an American old time fiddler and a major influence on the old time and … read moreFiddlin' Arthur Smith (April 10, 1898 - February 28, 1971) was an American old time fiddler and a major influence on the old time and bluegrass music genres. In January 1935, Smith made his first recordings with the Delmore Brothers… read moreFiddlin' Arthur Smith (April 10, 1898 - February 28, 1971) was an American old time fiddler and a major influence on the old time and bluegrass music genres. In January 1935, Smith made his first recordings with the Delmore Brothers on the Bluebird label. They were sold as the Arthur Smith T… read more -
Riley Puckett
5,049 listeners
George Riley Puckett (7 May 1894 - 14 July 1946) was a country music pioneer, born in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. An accident during infancy … read moreGeorge Riley Puckett (7 May 1894 - 14 July 1946) was a country music pioneer, born in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. An accident during infancy left him blind. He sang and played guitar and banjo. He was first heard on the radio as a part of … read moreGeorge Riley Puckett (7 May 1894 - 14 July 1946) was a country music pioneer, born in Alpharetta, Georgia, USA. An accident during infancy left him blind. He sang and played guitar and banjo. He was first heard on the radio as a part of Clayton McMichen's Hometown Band; he was also a member … read more -
The Stoneman Family
6,649 listeners
Ernest Van "Pop" Stoneman (May 25, 1893 – June 14, 1968) ranked among the prominent recording artists of country music's fir… read moreErnest Van "Pop" Stoneman (May 25, 1893 – June 14, 1968) ranked among the prominent recording artists of country music's first commercial decade. Born in Monarat (Iron Ridge), Carroll County, Virginia, near what would late… read moreErnest Van "Pop" Stoneman (May 25, 1893 – June 14, 1968) ranked among the prominent recording artists of country music's first commercial decade. Born in Monarat (Iron Ridge), Carroll County, Virginia, near what would later become Galax, Stoneman was left motherless at age three an… read more -
Kelly Harrell
8,748 listeners
Kelly Harrell (September 13, 1889 - July 9, 1942) was a country music singer in the 1920s. He recorded more than a dozen songs for Okeh and Victor Records and wrote songs which were recorded by other artists, including Jimmie Rodgers and… read moreKelly Harrell (September 13, 1889 - July 9, 1942) was a country music singer in the 1920s. He recorded more than a dozen songs for Okeh and Victor Records and wrote songs which were recorded by other artists, including Jimmie Rodgers and Ernest Stoneman, in his own lifetime. Harrell was born in D… read more -
Hobart Smith
12,747 listeners
Hobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician. He was most notable for his appearance with his sister, Texas Gladden, on a series of Library of Congress recordings in the 1940s and his later appearances a… read moreHobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician. He was most notable for his appearance with his sister, Texas Gladden, on a series of Library of Congress recordings in the 1940s and his later appearances at various festivals during the folk music revival of the 196… read more -
Mike Seeger
13,386 listeners
Mike Seeger (August 15, 1933 – August 7, 2009) was an American folk musician and folklorist. At 25, along with John Cohen and Tom Paley, h… read moreMike Seeger (August 15, 1933 – August 7, 2009) was an American folk musician and folklorist. At 25, along with John Cohen and Tom Paley, he became a founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers. His famous musical family includes siste… read moreMike Seeger (August 15, 1933 – August 7, 2009) was an American folk musician and folklorist. At 25, along with John Cohen and Tom Paley, he became a founding member of the New Lost City Ramblers. His famous musical family includes sister Peggy Seeger and half-brother Pete Seeger. He was exposed … read more -
Girls Of The Golden West
1,531 listeners
The Girls of the Golden West comprising (Mildred Fern Good, April 11, 1913 - May 3, 1993) and (Dorothy Laverne Good, December 11, 1915 - No… read moreThe Girls of the Golden West comprising (Mildred Fern Good, April 11, 1913 - May 3, 1993) and (Dorothy Laverne Good, December 11, 1915 - November 12, 1967) was an American female country music female duo that was popular during the "… read moreThe Girls of the Golden West comprising (Mildred Fern Good, April 11, 1913 - May 3, 1993) and (Dorothy Laverne Good, December 11, 1915 - November 12, 1967) was an American female country music female duo that was popular during the "Western Era" of the 1930s and 1940s. Mildred and Dolly… read more -
Gaither Carlton
3,935 listeners
Gaither Wiley Carlton (February 3, 1901 – June 24, 1972) was an American Old-time fiddle player and banjo player. He is best known for his … read moreGaither Wiley Carlton (February 3, 1901 – June 24, 1972) was an American Old-time fiddle player and banjo player. He is best known for his appearances accompanying his son-in-law Doc Watson during the folk music revival of the 1960s. Wh… read moreGaither Wiley Carlton (February 3, 1901 – June 24, 1972) was an American Old-time fiddle player and banjo player. He is best known for his appearances accompanying his son-in-law Doc Watson during the folk music revival of the 1960s. While not recorded before the folk revival, Carlton had been p… read more -
Kentucky Ramblers
3,619 listeners
The Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to T… read moreThe Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to The Prairie Ramblers in 1933 and began broadcasting on Chicago radio station WLS with new vocalist … read moreThe Kentucky Ramblers were formed in 1930 by Floyd "Salty" Holmes (March 6, 1909 – January 1, 1970). They changed their name to The Prairie Ramblers in 1933 and began broadcasting on Chicago radio station WLS with new vocalist Patsy Montana. They continued performing and recording under… read more