Dead at the age of 88. Only one of the greatest American musicians who ever lived. Would absolutely be on the Mount Rushmore of Bluegrass musicians.
Before you start yelling, "But SmartMuffin! I'm an uncultured swine who doesn't even listen to Bluegrass music!" I must inform you that you've almost CERTAINLY heard and enjoyed some of his songs!
We all know this one!
And of course, if you happen to be thinking of "generic banjo music" you are almost CERTAINLY thinking of this tune
Other good stuff
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SmartMuffin - Because anything less would be uncivilized - http://img.imgcake.com/smartmuffin/barkleyjpgde.jpg
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