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The Stanley Brothers
138,247 listeners
The Stanley Brothers (Carter Stanley, 1925-1966, and Ralph Stanley, 1927-2016) were an American bluegrass duo originally hailing from Dicke… read moreThe Stanley Brothers (Carter Stanley, 1925-1966, and Ralph Stanley, 1927-2016) were an American bluegrass duo originally hailing from Dickenson County, Virginia. The family soon moved to McClure, Virginia, where their parents worked a sm… read moreThe Stanley Brothers (Carter Stanley, 1925-1966, and Ralph Stanley, 1927-2016) were an American bluegrass duo originally hailing from Dickenson County, Virginia. The family soon moved to McClure, Virginia, where their parents worked a small farm in the Clinch Mountains. Music was a part of their … read more -
Roscoe Holcomb
35,615 listeners
Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from… read moreRoscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky. A prominent figure in Appalachian folk music, Holcomb was the inspiration for th… read moreRoscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky. A prominent figure in Appalachian folk music, Holcomb was the inspiration for the term "high, lonesome sound," coined by folkloris… read more -
The Carter Family
203,952 listeners
The Carter Family was a country music group that performed and recorded between 1927 and 1943. Their music had a profound impact on later b… read moreThe Carter Family was a country music group that performed and recorded between 1927 and 1943. Their music had a profound impact on later bluegrass, country, pop and rock musicians, as well as on the U.S. folk revival of the 1960s. The o… read moreThe Carter Family was a country music group that performed and recorded between 1927 and 1943. Their music had a profound impact on later bluegrass, country, pop and rock musicians, as well as on the U.S. folk revival of the 1960s. The original group consisted of Alvin Pleasant Delaney Carter (A.… read more -
The Louvin Brothers
117,834 listeners
The Louvin Brothers were an American country music duo composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924–1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk … read moreThe Louvin Brothers were an American country music duo composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924–1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927–2011), better known as Ira and Charlie Louvin. They helped popularize close harmony, a genre… read moreThe Louvin Brothers were an American country music duo composed of brothers Ira Lonnie Loudermilk (1924–1965) and Charlie Elzer Loudermilk (1927–2011), better known as Ira and Charlie Louvin. They helped popularize close harmony, a genre of country music. The brothers are cousins to John D. Loude… read more -
The Kossoy Sisters
23,137 listeners
Twin sisters Irene, mezzo-soprano vocal, and Ellen, soprano harmony, with Irene on guitar and Ellen on the 5-string banjo. Born 1938 in New… read moreTwin sisters Irene, mezzo-soprano vocal, and Ellen, soprano harmony, with Irene on guitar and Ellen on the 5-string banjo. Born 1938 in New York City, they began performing professionally in their mid teens and are esteemed as a signific… read moreTwin sisters Irene, mezzo-soprano vocal, and Ellen, soprano harmony, with Irene on guitar and Ellen on the 5-string banjo. Born 1938 in New York City, they began performing professionally in their mid teens and are esteemed as a significant part of the popular folk music movement that started in the mid-1950s. View wiki -
Dock Boggs
66,468 listeners
Moran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898–February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player. His s… read moreMoran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898–February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player. His style of play, as well as his singing, is considered a unique combination of old-time Appalachian m… read moreMoran Lee "Dock" Boggs (February 7, 1898–February 7, 1971) was an influential old-time singer, songwriter and banjo player. His style of play, as well as his singing, is considered a unique combination of old-time Appalachian mountain music and the blues. Boggs is deemed by contemporary… read more -
Cisco Houston
28,230 listeners
Gilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely asso… read moreGilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of recording together. Houston was a regu… read moreGilbert Vandine 'Cisco' Houston (August 18, 1918 – April 29, 1961) was an American folk singer and songwriter who is closely associated with Woody Guthrie due to their extensive history of recording together. Houston was a regular recording artist for Moses Asch's Folkways recordin… read more -
The Country Gentlemen
43,426 listeners
There are at least 3 groups called The Country Gentleman 1) Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass, Country Gospel, Washington, DC, United States… read moreThere are at least 3 groups called The Country Gentleman 1) Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass, Country Gospel, Washington, DC, United States. 1957- 2) Pop Group, 1963-1967, Manchester, United Kingdom 3) Garage Rock, 1967, CA, USA 1. Char… read moreThere are at least 3 groups called The Country Gentleman 1) Bluegrass, Progressive Bluegrass, Country Gospel, Washington, DC, United States. 1957- 2) Pop Group, 1963-1967, Manchester, United Kingdom 3) Garage Rock, 1967, CA, USA 1. Charlie Waller (January 19, 1935 – August 18, 2004) was the lead… read more -
Roger Miller
411,354 listeners
Roger Miller is a name of at least two musicians: 1. A country music singer/songwriter from Oklahoma, USA 2. An alternative rock singer/son… read moreRoger Miller is a name of at least two musicians: 1. A country music singer/songwriter from Oklahoma, USA 2. An alternative rock singer/songwriter from Massachusetts, USA 1) Roger Dean Miller (b. 2 Jan 1936 - d. 25 Oct 1992), was an Amer… read moreRoger Miller is a name of at least two musicians: 1. A country music singer/songwriter from Oklahoma, USA 2. An alternative rock singer/songwriter from Massachusetts, USA 1) Roger Dean Miller (b. 2 Jan 1936 - d. 25 Oct 1992), was an American singer-songwriter, musician and actor, best known for h… read more