American old-time banjo player from Norton, Virginia (1898-1971). Three-finger banjo picking style influenced by African American blues. 'Sugar Baby,' 'Country Blues,' 'Oh Death.' Recorded in the 1920s, stopped playing, rediscovered during 1960s folk revival by Mike Seeger. Dark, minor-key Appalachian blues.

  • Started
    Jan 01, 1927
  • Authority
    Fan contributed