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Earl Scruggs

(1924–2012) Songwriter United States

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Earl Scruggs was a songwriter from the United States, best known for Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo.

Quick Facts About Earl Scruggs

Born
January 6, 1924
Died
March 28, 2012
Nationality
United States
Profession
Songwriter
Notable works
Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo
Spouse
Louise Scruggs

About Earl Scruggs

Earl Eugene Scruggs was an American musician noted for popularizing a three-finger banjo picking style, now called "Scruggs style", which is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music. His three-finger style of playing was radically different from the traditional way the five-string banjo had previously been played. This new style of playing became popular and elevated the banjo from its previous role as a background rhythm instrument to featured solo status. He popularized the instrument across several genres of music.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award National Medal of Arts star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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