SettingsAmerican banjoists
A. D. Grover
A. D. Grover or "Albert D. Grover" was an American banjoist, composer, teacher and inventor of musical parts and accessories for stringed instruments.
A. D. Grover or "Albert D. Grover" was an American banjoist, composer, teacher and inventor of musical parts and accessories for stringed instruments.
A.D. Grover
A.D. Grover or "Albert D. Grover" was an American banjoist, composer, teacher and inventor of musical parts and accessories for stringed instruments.
A.D. Grover or "Albert D. Grover" was an American banjoist, composer, teacher and inventor of musical parts and accessories for stringed instruments.
Abigail Washburn
Abigail Washburn, also known as Aiping Wang in China, is an American clawhammer banjo player and singer.
Abigail Washburn, also known as Aiping Wang in China, is an American clawhammer banjo player and singer.
Abra Moore
Abra Moore (born June 8, 1969 in San Diego, California) is a folk-styled rock singer-songwriter.
Abra Moore (born June 8, 1969 in San Diego, California) is a folk-styled rock singer-songwriter.
Al Caldwell
Al Caldwell is an R&B musician who mainly plays the bass guitar and banjo with the Travelling Black Hillbillies.
Al Caldwell is an R&B musician who mainly plays the bass guitar and banjo with the Travelling Black Hillbillies.
Al Pearce
Albert Pearce (July 25, 1898 - June 2, 1961, Newport Beach, California) was a comedian, singer and banjoist who was a popular personality on several radio networks from 1928 to 1947.
Albert Pearce (July 25, 1898 - June 2, 1961, Newport Beach, California) was a comedian, singer and banjoist who was a popular personality on several radio networks from 1928 to 1947.
Alan Munde
Alan Munde (born November 4, 1946) is an American five-string banjo player and bluegrass musician.
Alan Munde (born November 4, 1946) is an American five-string banjo player and bluegrass musician.
Alice Gerrard
Alice Gerrard is an American bluegrass singer, banjoist, and guitar player.
Alice Gerrard is an American bluegrass singer, banjoist, and guitar player.
Alison Brown
Alison Brown is an American banjo player and guitarist known for a soft nylon-string banjo sound.
Alison Brown is an American banjo player and guitarist known for a soft nylon-string banjo sound.
Allen Shelton
Allen Shelton (July 2, 1936 - November 21, 2009) was an American five-string banjo player known for being a member of Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys since the 1960s.
Allen Shelton (July 2, 1936 - November 21, 2009) was an American five-string banjo player known for being a member of Jim & Jesse's Virginia Boys since the 1960s.
Art Thieme
Arthur "Art" Thieme (July 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL) is an American folk musician.
Arthur "Art" Thieme (July 9, 1941 in Chicago, IL) is an American folk musician.
B. F. Shelton
B. F. Shelton (January 1, 1902–1963) was an American singer and banjoist who recorded a number of songs for Victor Records at the Bristol Sessions in Bristol, Tennessee on July 29, 1927.
B. F. Shelton (January 1, 1902–1963) was an American singer and banjoist who recorded a number of songs for Victor Records at the Bristol Sessions in Bristol, Tennessee on July 29, 1927.
Bascom Lamar Lunsford
Bascom Lamar Lunsford was a lawyer, folklorist, and performer of traditional music from western North Carolina.
Bascom Lamar Lunsford was a lawyer, folklorist, and performer of traditional music from western North Carolina.
Bee Ho Gray
Bee Ho Gray (born Emberry Cannon Gray on April 7, 1885 in Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory - August 3, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado) was a Western performer who spent fifty years displ...
Bee Ho Gray (born Emberry Cannon Gray on April 7, 1885 in Leon, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory - August 3, 1951 in Pueblo, Colorado) was a Western performer who spent fifty years displ...
Ben Eldridge
Ben Eldridge, (born August 15, 1938) is a five-string banjo player and a founding member of the seminal bluegrass group The Seldom Scene.
Ben Eldridge, (born August 15, 1938) is a five-string banjo player and a founding member of the seminal bluegrass group The Seldom Scene.
Bernie Leadon
Bernard Mathew "Bernie" Leadon, III, is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Eagles.
Bernard Mathew "Bernie" Leadon, III, is an American musician and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the Eagles.
Bill Emerson (musician)
William Hundley "Bill" Emerson (born January 22, 1938 in Washington, D.C.) is an American five-string banjo player known for being one of the founding members of the original Country Gentlemen a...
William Hundley "Bill" Emerson (born January 22, 1938 in Washington, D.C.) is an American five-string banjo player known for being one of the founding members of the original Country Gentlemen a...
Bill Keith (musician)
Bill Keith (b. December 20, 1939) is a five-string banjoist who made a significant contribution to the stylistic development of the instrument.
Bill Keith (b. December 20, 1939) is a five-string banjoist who made a significant contribution to the stylistic development of the instrument.
Bob Carlin
Bob Carlin (b. March 17, 1953 in New York City) is an American old-time banjo player and singer.
Bob Carlin (b. March 17, 1953 in New York City) is an American old-time banjo player and singer.
Brad Leftwich
Brad Leftwich (born 1953) is a prominent American old-time fiddle and banjo player and teacher.
Brad Leftwich (born 1953) is a prominent American old-time fiddle and banjo player and teacher.
Bradley Fish
Bradley Fish (b. Bethesda, Maryland, 1970) is an American born musician based in Israel.
Bradley Fish (b. Bethesda, Maryland, 1970) is an American born musician based in Israel.
Bruce Molsky
Bruce C. Molsky (born 1955, New York City) is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer.
Bruce C. Molsky (born 1955, New York City) is an American fiddler, banjo player, guitarist, and singer.
Buck Trent
Charles Wilburn "Buck" Trent (born February 17, 1938) is an American country music instrumentalist.
Charles Wilburn "Buck" Trent (born February 17, 1938) is an American country music instrumentalist.
Butch Robins
Joseph Calvin "Butch" Robins is an American five-string banjo player with his own distinct style of picking.
Joseph Calvin "Butch" Robins is an American five-string banjo player with his own distinct style of picking.
Carmen Mastren
Carmen Mastren (born Carmen Mastandrea, 6 October 191331 March 1981) was an American jazz guitarist, banjoist and violinist born in Cohoes, New York.
Carmen Mastren (born Carmen Mastandrea, 6 October 191331 March 1981) was an American jazz guitarist, banjoist and violinist born in Cohoes, New York.
Charlie Poole
Charlie Poole (March 22, 1892 - May 21, 1931) was an American old time banjo player and country musician and the leader of the North Carolina Ramblers, an American old-time string band that ...
Charlie Poole (March 22, 1892 - May 21, 1931) was an American old time banjo player and country musician and the leader of the North Carolina Ramblers, an American old-time string band that ...
Charlie Tagawa
Charlie Tagawa is a Japanese-American musical entertainer, banjoist, and Japanese immigrant.
Charlie Tagawa is a Japanese-American musical entertainer, banjoist, and Japanese immigrant.
Chris Thile
Christopher Scott Thile is an American musician, best known as the mandolinist and a singer for the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek.
Christopher Scott Thile is an American musician, best known as the mandolinist and a singer for the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek.
Clarence Ashley
"Tom" Clarence Ashley was an American clawhammer banjo player, guitarist and singer.
"Tom" Clarence Ashley was an American clawhammer banjo player, guitarist and singer.
Clarence Remus Wilson
Clarence Remus Wilson was a Rosine, Kentucky farmer who also played the fiddle and five-string banjo.
Clarence Remus Wilson was a Rosine, Kentucky farmer who also played the fiddle and five-string banjo.
Courtney Johnson (musician)
Courtney Johnson was an innovative banjo player, best known for his work as an original member of the band New Grass Revival.
Courtney Johnson was an innovative banjo player, best known for his work as an original member of the band New Grass Revival.
Dave Guard
Donald David "Dave" Guard (born October 19, 1934, San Francisco, California - died March 22, 1991) was an American folk singer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist.
Donald David "Dave" Guard (born October 19, 1934, San Francisco, California - died March 22, 1991) was an American folk singer, songwriter, arranger and recording artist.
Dean Radin
Dean Radin (born February 29, 1952) is a researcher and author in the field of parapsychology.
Dean Radin (born February 29, 1952) is a researcher and author in the field of parapsychology.
DeFord Bailey
DeFord Bailey was an American country music star from the 1920s until 1941, and the first performer on the Grand Ole Opry.
DeFord Bailey was an American country music star from the 1920s until 1941, and the first performer on the Grand Ole Opry.
Dick Roberts
Charles "Dick" Roberts, (October 9, 1897 - November 1, 1966) was a professional banjo and guitar player.
Charles "Dick" Roberts, (October 9, 1897 - November 1, 1966) was a professional banjo and guitar player.
Doc Watson
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson was an American guitarist, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music.
Dock Boggs
Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898 – February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898 – February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Dock Walsh
Doctor Coble Walsh, better known as Doc/Dock Walsh, was an American banjoist, and bandleader of The Carolina Tar Heels.
Doctor Coble Walsh, better known as Doc/Dock Walsh, was an American banjoist, and bandleader of The Carolina Tar Heels.
Don Reno
Don Wesley Reno (February 21, 1927 – October 16, 1984) was an American bluegrass and country musician best known as a banjo player in partnership with Red Smiley, and later with guitarist ...
Don Wesley Reno (February 21, 1927 – October 16, 1984) was an American bluegrass and country musician best known as a banjo player in partnership with Red Smiley, and later with guitarist ...
Don Wayne Reno
Don Wayne Reno (born February 8, 1963 in Roanoke, Virginia) is a bluegrass musician and banjo player, and also an ordained minister.
Don Wayne Reno (born February 8, 1963 in Roanoke, Virginia) is a bluegrass musician and banjo player, and also an ordained minister.
Ed Helms
Edward Parker "Ed" Helms (born January 24, 1974) is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as Andy Bernard on the US version...
Edward Parker "Ed" Helms (born January 24, 1974) is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as Andy Bernard on the US version...
Eddie Adcock
Eddie Adcock was born in Scottsville, Virginia, USA, on June 21, 1938.
Eddie Adcock was born in Scottsville, Virginia, USA, on June 21, 1938.
Eddie Peabody
Edwin Ellsworth Peabody, known as Eddie Peabody was an American banjo player, instrument developer, and musical entertainer whose career spanned five decades.
Edwin Ellsworth Peabody, known as Eddie Peabody was an American banjo player, instrument developer, and musical entertainer whose career spanned five decades.
Emily Robison
Emily Robison (born Emily Burns Erwin on August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the female country band the Dixie Chicks.
Emily Robison (born Emily Burns Erwin on August 16, 1972) is an American songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist, and a founding member of the female country band the Dixie Chicks.
Eric Weissberg
Eric Weissberg (born August 16, 1939) is an American banjo player, best known for the theme from the movie Deliverance.
Eric Weissberg (born August 16, 1939) is an American banjo player, best known for the theme from the movie Deliverance.
Essex Chanel
Essex Chanel a multi-genre musical project formed in 2005 in Chicago, Illinois by Travis Lee Wiggins.
Essex Chanel a multi-genre musical project formed in 2005 in Chicago, Illinois by Travis Lee Wiggins.
Frank Hamilton (musician)
Frank Hamilton (Born August 3, 1934) is an American folk musician and co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Frank Hamilton (Born August 3, 1934) is an American folk musician and co-founder of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, Illinois.
Frank Proffitt
Frank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival.
Frank Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian old time banjoist and performer at the 1963 Newport Folk Festival.
Fred Cockerham
Fred Cockerham (3 November 1905 - July 8, 1980) was a fiddle and banjo player of American folk music.
Fred Cockerham (3 November 1905 - July 8, 1980) was a fiddle and banjo player of American folk music.
Fred Holstein
Fred Holstein was a folk music singer in Chicago, IL. Holstein was a prominent figure in the Chicago folk music scene in the 1970s.
Fred Holstein was a folk music singer in Chicago, IL. Holstein was a prominent figure in the Chicago folk music scene in the 1970s.
Fred Van Eps
Fred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was a noted banjoist and banjo maker.
Fred Van Eps (December 30, 1878 – November 22, 1960) was a noted banjoist and banjo maker.
Hank Penny
Herbert Clayton Penny was an accomplished banjo player and practitioner of western swing.
Herbert Clayton Penny was an accomplished banjo player and practitioner of western swing.
Harry Reser
Harry F. Reser (January 17, 1896 – September 27, 1965) was an American banjo player and bandleader.
Harry F. Reser (January 17, 1896 – September 27, 1965) was an American banjo player and bandleader.
Herb Pedersen
Herb Pedersen is an American musician, guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years including country, bluegrass, progressi...
Herb Pedersen is an American musician, guitarist, banjo player, and singer-songwriter who has played a variety of musical styles over the past forty years including country, bluegrass, progressi...
Hobart Smith
Hobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician.
Hobart Smith (May 10, 1897—January 11, 1965) was an American old-time musician.
Howard "Howdy" Quicksell
Howard "Howdy" Quicksell (b. 1901 - d. October 30, 1953, Pontiac, Michigan) was an American composer and banjoist.
Howard "Howdy" Quicksell (b. 1901 - d. October 30, 1953, Pontiac, Michigan) was an American composer and banjoist.
Ikey Robinson
Isaac L. "Banjo Ikey" Robinson (July 28, 1904 – October 25, 1990) was an American banjoist and vocalist.
Isaac L. "Banjo Ikey" Robinson (July 28, 1904 – October 25, 1990) was an American banjoist and vocalist.
Isaac Brock (musician)
Isaac Brock is the lead singer, guitarist, banjoist, and songwriter for the American indie rock band Modest Mouse, as well as his side project band, Ugly Casanova.
Isaac Brock is the lead singer, guitarist, banjoist, and songwriter for the American indie rock band Modest Mouse, as well as his side project band, Ugly Casanova.
Jack Lawrence (musician)
"Little" Jack Lawrence is a musician from Covington, Kentucky, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.
"Little" Jack Lawrence is a musician from Covington, Kentucky, currently living in Nashville, Tennessee.
James Tyler (music)
James Tyler was an American lutenist, banjoist, guitarist, composer, musicologist and author, who featured on over sixty early music recordings.
James Tyler was an American lutenist, banjoist, guitarist, composer, musicologist and author, who featured on over sixty early music recordings.
Jamey Aebersold
Jamey Aebersold (born July 21, 1939 in New Albany, Indiana) is an American jazz saxophonist and music educator.
Jamey Aebersold (born July 21, 1939 in New Albany, Indiana) is an American jazz saxophonist and music educator.
Jerry Garcia
Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for his lead guitar work, singing and songwriting with the band the Grateful Dead.
Jerome John "Jerry" Garcia (August 1, 1942 – August 9, 1995) was an American musician best known for his lead guitar work, singing and songwriting with the band the Grateful Dead.
Jim Smoak
Jim Smoak (born 1933) is an American bluegrass and country music banjo player from Louisiana.
Jim Smoak (born 1933) is an American bluegrass and country music banjo player from Louisiana.
Jimmy Driftwood
James Corbitt Morris The American known better as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was a prolific American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Bat...
James Corbitt Morris The American known better as Jimmy Driftwood or Jimmie Driftwood, was a prolific American folk music songwriter and musician, most famous for his songs "The Bat...
Joel Rakes
Joel Rakes (born February 16, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joel Rakes (born February 16, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician based in Nashville, Tennessee.
Joel Sweeney
Joel Walker Sweeney (1810 – October 29, 1860), also known as Joe Sweeney, was a musician and early blackface minstrel performer.
Joel Walker Sweeney (1810 – October 29, 1860), also known as Joe Sweeney, was a musician and early blackface minstrel performer.
John "Picayune" Butler
John "Picayune" Butler (died 1864) was a black French singer and banjo player who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana.
John "Picayune" Butler (died 1864) was a black French singer and banjo player who lived in New Orleans, Louisiana.
John H. Lee
John H. Lee (1847 - September 7, 1890) was a popular banjoist, composer and author of the late 19th century.
John H. Lee (1847 - September 7, 1890) was a popular banjoist, composer and author of the late 19th century.
John Hartford
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his w...
John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his w...
John Hickman (musician)
John Hickman (b. October 7, 1942) is an American five-string banjo player known for his clean picking and occasional ragtime influenced style.
John Hickman (b. October 7, 1942) is an American five-string banjo player known for his clean picking and occasional ragtime influenced style.
John Kameaaloha Almeida
John Kameaaloha Almeida was a blind musician and songwriter from Oahu, Hawaii.
John Kameaaloha Almeida was a blind musician and songwriter from Oahu, Hawaii.
John Stewart (folk musician)
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Stewart (musician)
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
John Coburn Stewart (September 5, 1939 – January 19, 2008) was an American songwriter and singer.
Jon Sholle
Jon Sholle, born April 2, 1949 in New York City, is an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and musician who plays mainly jazz, bluegrass, rock, country, roots music, and folk music.
Jon Sholle, born April 2, 1949 in New York City, is an American guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and musician who plays mainly jazz, bluegrass, rock, country, roots music, and folk music.
June Carter Cash
Valerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash.
Valerie June Carter Cash was an American singer, dancer, songwriter, actress, comedian, and author who was a member of the Carter Family and the second wife of singer Johnny Cash.
Karen Dalton
Karen J. Dalton (born Karen J. Cariker) (July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American folk blues singer and banjo player associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk mus...
Karen J. Dalton (born Karen J. Cariker) (July 19, 1937 – March 19, 1993) was an American folk blues singer and banjo player associated with the early 1960s Greenwich Village folk mus...
Kyle Creed
Kyle Creed (1912–1982) was an influential musician and banjo luthier of 20th century Appalachia.
Kyle Creed (1912–1982) was an influential musician and banjo luthier of 20th century Appalachia.
Larry McNeely
Larry McNeely (born January 3, 1948 Lafayette, Indiana), is an American five-string banjo player known for his collaboration with Glen Campbell and for recording several soundtracks for differen...
Larry McNeely (born January 3, 1948 Lafayette, Indiana), is an American five-string banjo player known for his collaboration with Glen Campbell and for recording several soundtracks for differen...
Larry Richardson
Larry Richardson (August 9, 1927- June 17, 2007) was an American bluegrass and old time banjoist and guitarist from Galax, Virginia.
Larry Richardson (August 9, 1927- June 17, 2007) was an American bluegrass and old time banjoist and guitarist from Galax, Virginia.
Lee Sexton
Lee Sexton (born 1927, in Letcher County, Kentucky) is an American Banjo player from Letcher County, Kentucky.
Lee Sexton (born 1927, in Letcher County, Kentucky) is an American Banjo player from Letcher County, Kentucky.
Lily May Ledford
Lily May Ledford (March 17, 1917 – July 14, 1985) was an American clawhammer banjo and fiddle player.
Lily May Ledford (March 17, 1917 – July 14, 1985) was an American clawhammer banjo and fiddle player.
Lou Black
Louis Thomas 'Lou' (or 'Lew' or 'Louie') Black (June 8, 1901 – November 18, 1965) was one of the foremost banjo players of the Jazz Era.
Louis Thomas 'Lou' (or 'Lew' or 'Louie') Black (June 8, 1901 – November 18, 1965) was one of the foremost banjo players of the Jazz Era.
Matokie Slaughter
Matokie Worrell Slaughter (sometimes known as "Tokie" Slaughter) (December 21, 1919 – December 31, 1999) was an American clawhammer banjo player.
Matokie Worrell Slaughter (sometimes known as "Tokie" Slaughter) (December 21, 1919 – December 31, 1999) was an American clawhammer banjo player.
Maurice Sigler
Maurice Sigler was an American banjoist and songwriter.
Maurice Sigler was an American banjoist and songwriter.
Michael DeTemple
Michael DeTemple (born December 15, 1947) is an American musician and luthier known for his handmade solid-body guitars.
Michael DeTemple (born December 15, 1947) is an American musician and luthier known for his handmade solid-body guitars.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr. is a singer-songwriter with the American folk band, the Mammals.
Michael J. Merenda, Jr. is a singer-songwriter with the American folk band, the Mammals.
Molly O'Day (singer)
Molly O'Day was an American country music vocalist who had some degree of fame and commercial success in the late 1940s.
Molly O'Day was an American country music vocalist who had some degree of fame and commercial success in the late 1940s.
Neil Levang
Neil LeVang (born January 3, 1932) is an American born musician who is best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin and banjo.
Neil LeVang (born January 3, 1932) is an American born musician who is best known from television's The Lawrence Welk Show, playing guitar, violin and banjo.
Ola Belle Reed
Ola Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Ola Belle Campbell Reed (August 18, 1916 – August 16, 2002) was an American folk singer, songwriter and banjo player.
Papa Charlie Jackson
Papa Charlie Jackson (c. 1885 – 1938) was an early American bluesman and songster.
Papa Charlie Jackson (c. 1885 – 1938) was an early American bluesman and songster.
Pete Kuykendall
Peter "Pete" Van Kuykendall (January 15, 1938– ) also known as Pete Roberts, is an American bluegrass musician, songwriter, discographer and a magazine and music publisher.
Peter "Pete" Van Kuykendall (January 15, 1938– ) also known as Pete Roberts, is an American bluegrass musician, songwriter, discographer and a magazine and music publisher.
Pete Seeger
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Peter "Pete" Seeger (born May 3, 1919) is an American folk singer and an iconic figure in the mid-20th-century American folk music revival.
Rachel Blumberg
Rachel Blumberg is an American drummer and singer, best known for her tenure as the drummer for the indie rock band The Decemberists.
Rachel Blumberg is an American drummer and singer, best known for her tenure as the drummer for the indie rock band The Decemberists.
Ralph Stanley
Ralph Stanley (born February 25, 1927), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing.
Ralph Stanley (born February 25, 1927), also known as Dr. Ralph Stanley, is an American bluegrass artist, known for his distinctive singing and banjo playing.
Randy Sparks
Randy Sparks (b. 29 July 1933, Leavenworth, Kansas) is a musician, singer-songwriter and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.
Randy Sparks (b. 29 July 1933, Leavenworth, Kansas) is a musician, singer-songwriter and founder of The New Christy Minstrels and The Back Porch Majority.
Ray Alden
Ray Alden was active in the Old Time Music community for nearly 40 years.
Ray Alden was active in the Old Time Music community for nearly 40 years.
Ray Goins
Ray Goins (January 3, 1936 – July 2, 2007) was an American bluegrass banjoist.
Ray Goins (January 3, 1936 – July 2, 2007) was an American bluegrass banjoist.
Raymond Fairchild
Raymond Fairchild (born March 15, 1939) is an American banjo player from the Great Smoky Mountains.
Raymond Fairchild (born March 15, 1939) is an American banjo player from the Great Smoky Mountains.
Red Roundtree
Luther 'Red' Roundtree, (born August 4, 1905 in Mount Pleasant, Texas - died April 30, 1990) was an American plectrum banjo player and co-founder of The Banjo Kings in 1951, an American banjo band.
Luther 'Red' Roundtree, (born August 4, 1905 in Mount Pleasant, Texas - died April 30, 1990) was an American plectrum banjo player and co-founder of The Banjo Kings in 1951, an American banjo band.
Riley Baugus
Riley Baugus (born 1965 in North Carolina) is an American old-time guitarist, banjo player, fiddler, and singer from North Carolina.
Riley Baugus (born 1965 in North Carolina) is an American old-time guitarist, banjo player, fiddler, and singer from North Carolina.
Rob Quist
Rob Quist (January 5, 1948 - ) is an American singer, guitarist, banjo player and award-winning songwriter.
Rob Quist (January 5, 1948 - ) is an American singer, guitarist, banjo player and award-winning songwriter.
Roger Sprung
Roger Sprung (born August 29, 1930, in New York City) is an American banjo player and teacher best known for introducing authentic bluegrass banjo picking styles to the folk music community in t...
Roger Sprung (born August 29, 1930, in New York City) is an American banjo player and teacher best known for introducing authentic bluegrass banjo picking styles to the folk music community in t...
Roni Stoneman
Veronica Loretta "Roni" Stoneman is a noted bluegrass banjo player and former member of the Hee Haw gang having played the role of Ida Lee Nagger, the ironing, nagging wife of Laverne Nagger.
Veronica Loretta "Roni" Stoneman is a noted bluegrass banjo player and former member of the Hee Haw gang having played the role of Ida Lee Nagger, the ironing, nagging wife of Laverne Nagger.
Ronny Cox
Daniel Ronald "Ronny" Cox (born July 23, 1938) is an American character actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Daniel Ronald "Ronny" Cox (born July 23, 1938) is an American character actor, singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Roscoe Holcomb
Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky.
Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky.
Roy Clark
Roy Linwood Clark (born April 15, 1933) is an American country music musician and performer.
Roy Linwood Clark (born April 15, 1933) is an American country music musician and performer.
Rual Yarbrough
Rual Holt Yarbrough (January 13, 1930- September 21, 2010) was an American five-string banjo player who worked with some of the most famous bluegrass musicians.
Rual Holt Yarbrough (January 13, 1930- September 21, 2010) was an American five-string banjo player who worked with some of the most famous bluegrass musicians.
Ruby Brooks
Ruby Brooks (1861 – February 10, 1906) was an American banjoist, composer, and pioneer recording artist, sometimes called “King of Banjoists.” He was influential on later banjo players such as ...
Ruby Brooks (1861 – February 10, 1906) was an American banjoist, composer, and pioneer recording artist, sometimes called “King of Banjoists.” He was influential on later banjo players such as ...
Rudy Lyle
Rudy R. Lyle (born March 17, 1930 - died February 11, 1985) was an American bluegrass banjo player, mostly known for being a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in the early 1950's.
Rudy R. Lyle (born March 17, 1930 - died February 11, 1985) was an American bluegrass banjo player, mostly known for being a member of Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in the early 1950's.
Rusty York
Rusty York (born May 24, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky) is an American musician and member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Rusty York (born May 24, 1935 in Harlan, Kentucky) is an American musician and member of the Rockabilly Hall of Fame.
Sascha Lazor
Sascha Lazor is the guitarist and banjo player for the third wave ska band Mad Caddies.
Sascha Lazor is the guitarist and banjo player for the third wave ska band Mad Caddies.
Scotty Plummer
Scotty Plummer (born circa 1961 – died 1992) was a highly regarded banjo player who made a name for himself as a youngster in both the United States and Canada and earned the title "Prince of Banjo".
Scotty Plummer (born circa 1961 – died 1992) was a highly regarded banjo player who made a name for himself as a youngster in both the United States and Canada and earned the title "Prince of Banjo".
Sleepy Man Banjo Boys
Sleepy Man Banjo Boys is a bluegrass trio from Lebanon Township, New Jersey, United States.
Sleepy Man Banjo Boys is a bluegrass trio from Lebanon Township, New Jersey, United States.
Snuffy Jenkins
DeWitt "Snuffy" Jenkins was an American old time banjo player and an early proponent of the three-finger banjo style.
DeWitt "Snuffy" Jenkins was an American old time banjo player and an early proponent of the three-finger banjo style.
Sonny Osborne
Sonny Osborne (born October 29, 1937 in Hyden, Kentucky) is a bluegrass singer and five-string banjo player.
Sonny Osborne (born October 29, 1937 in Hyden, Kentucky) is a bluegrass singer and five-string banjo player.
Spencer Bohren
Spencer Ward Bohren is an American roots musician, singer, songwriter, teacher, and visual artist.
Spencer Ward Bohren is an American roots musician, singer, songwriter, teacher, and visual artist.
Stan Ridgway
Stanard 'Stan' Ridgway (born April 5, 1954) is an American multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, dramatic lyrical narratives, and eclectic solo albums and was ...
Stanard 'Stan' Ridgway (born April 5, 1954) is an American multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter known for his distinctive voice, dramatic lyrical narratives, and eclectic solo albums and was ...
Stephen Wade (musician)
Stephen Wade (born 1953) is an American folk musician, writer, and researcher.
Stephen Wade (born 1953) is an American folk musician, writer, and researcher.
Steve Martin
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, musician and composer.
Stephen Glenn "Steve" Martin is an American actor, comedian, author, playwright, producer, musician and composer.
Sufjan Stevens
Sufjan Stevens was an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Detroit, Michigan.
Sufjan Stevens was an American singer-songwriter and musician born in Detroit, Michigan.
The Severin Sisters
The Severin Sisters are an American roots band consisting of Amy Severin and Heidi Severin (born September 25, 1983), twin sisters from Salem, Oregon.
The Severin Sisters are an American roots band consisting of Amy Severin and Heidi Severin (born September 25, 1983), twin sisters from Salem, Oregon.
Tiny Hill
Harry Lawrence “Tiny” Hill (July 19, 1906 – December 13, 1971) was a band leader of the Big Band era.
Harry Lawrence “Tiny” Hill (July 19, 1906 – December 13, 1971) was a band leader of the Big Band era.
Todd Taylor (banjo player)
Todd Taylor is an American five string banjo player.
Todd Taylor is an American five string banjo player.
Tom Adams (musician)
Tom Adams (born November 17, 1958) is a bluegrass musician born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Tom Adams (born November 17, 1958) is a bluegrass musician born in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.
Tom Paley
Tom Paley is an American guitarist, banjo-player and fiddle player Tom Paley was born and raised in New York City.
Tom Paley is an American guitarist, banjo-player and fiddle player Tom Paley was born and raised in New York City.
Tommy Jarrell
Tommy Jarrell (born Thomas Jefferson Jarrell, March 1, 1901 Surry County, North Carolina, died January 28, 1985) was an American fiddler, banjo player, and singer from the Mount Airy regio...
Tommy Jarrell (born Thomas Jefferson Jarrell, March 1, 1901 Surry County, North Carolina, died January 28, 1985) was an American fiddler, banjo player, and singer from the Mount Airy regio...
Tony Furtado
Tony Furtado (born October 18, 1967) is an American banjo player and slide guitar player of Portuguese and Italian heritage who was born in Pleasanton, California.
Tony Furtado (born October 18, 1967) is an American banjo player and slide guitar player of Portuguese and Italian heritage who was born in Pleasanton, California.
Tony Trischka
Tony Trischka (born January 16, 1949 in Syracuse, New York) is an American five-string banjo player.
Tony Trischka (born January 16, 1949 in Syracuse, New York) is an American five-string banjo player.
Uncle Dave Macon
Uncle Dave Macon (October 7, 1870–March 22, 1952), born David Harrison Macon—also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop"—was an American banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian.
Uncle Dave Macon (October 7, 1870–March 22, 1952), born David Harrison Macon—also known as "The Dixie Dewdrop"—was an American banjo player, singer, songwriter, and comedian.
Uncle John Scruggs
Uncle John Scruggs was an American banjo player, born a slave.
Uncle John Scruggs was an American banjo player, born a slave.
Verne Fiedler
Verne Fiedler was a professional guitarist and banjo player.
Verne Fiedler was a professional guitarist and banjo player.
Vess Ossman
Vess Ossman was a leading 5-string banjoist and popular recording artist of the early 20th century.
Vess Ossman was a leading 5-string banjoist and popular recording artist of the early 20th century.
Wade Ward
Wade Ward was an American old-time music banjo player and fiddler from Independence, Virginia.
Wade Ward was an American old-time music banjo player and fiddler from Independence, Virginia.
Wendell Hall
Wendell Woods Hall was an American country singer, vaudeville artist, song writer, pioneer radio performer, Victor recording artist and ukelele player.
Wendell Woods Hall was an American country singer, vaudeville artist, song writer, pioneer radio performer, Victor recording artist and ukelele player.