American folk musician from Daisy, Kentucky (1912-1981). 'The High Lonesome Sound' — John Cohen's term for Holcomb's distinctive, haunting vocal style. Banjo, guitar. Discovered during the folk revival of the 1960s. Raw, ancient-sounding mountain music. Influenced Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton.

  • Ended
    Jan 01, 1981
  • Born
    Sep 05, 1912
  • Authority
    Fan contributed