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- Earl Scruggs. One of the most famous banjo players has to be Early Scruggs who was born in North Carolina in 1924 and was a modern pioneer of the instrument.
- Steve Martin. Steve Martin is a multi-talented man that has been making waves in the entertainment industry since the 1960s. A Texas native born in 1945, Martin has made his mark as a writer, actor, comedian, and musician.
- Roy Clark. Roy Clark was born in Virginia in 1933 to humble beginnings with his first instrument being a four-string cigar box with a ukulele neck. As well as being known as a Banjo plater he was a TV host for Hee Haw and sometimes guest-hosted on The Tonight Show.
- Pete Seeger. Pete Seeger spent his life in NYC beginning in 1919 and was a banjo player, folk singer, songwriter, and social activist. The musician was known for his songwriting for both himself and others, solo work, and as a member of a few groups including The Weavers and Almanac Singers.
- Famous Bluegrass Banjo Players
- Famous Clawhammer Banjo Players
- Famous Banjo Players – The Final Note
As with any rankings list, these musicians are in an order that I feel is fairly accurate both to the quality of the player and the contribution to both banjo playing and bluegrass music. I’m sure some will disagree with my order, but I’m always up for a good debate!
Clawhammer banjo also referred to as old-time banjo, is a style that has lost some popularity since the fast pace of Scruggs style was introduced. Make no mistake though, some of the most famous and groundbreaking banjo players of all time were clawhammer players!
While you may not have heard of some of these names, they are all in their own right legends in the bluegrass and banjo world. This list isn’t all-inclusive, and there are plenty of great banjo players you may not have heard about that weren’t mentioned. For anyone who has enjoyed the instrument’s music before, there are plenty of great videos on Y...
Feb 2, 2018 · 10 Famous Banjo Players You Should Know. 1. Earl Scruggs. Earl Scruggs. Many individuals assume that bluegrass banjo started and was defined by Earl Scruggs and they are not wrong. He is an indispensable figure that is charged with influencing the way modern players approach the banjo today.
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Jan 1, 2017 · There’s even a great version of Auld Lang Syne played almost exclusively on his ‘trick’ tuning pegs, now known as Keith Tuners. Listen to: Muleskinner, A Pot Pourri of Bluegrass Jam (1973), Something Auld, Something Newgrass, Something Borrowed, Something Bluegrass (1976), Fiddle Tunes For Banjo (1981), Banjoistics (1984).
