Earl Scruggs Playing The Banjo

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Title

Earl Scruggs Playing The Banjo

Subject

Earl Scruggs

Description

Seen here in his signature three-finger picking style, Earl Scruggs transformed the banjo from a rhythmic background instrument into the driving force of bluegrass music. His technique, precision, and innovation redefined the genre and left an enduring mark on American music history.

Creator

WWNO 89.9

Source

NPR: WWNO 89.9

Publisher

NPR: WWNO 89.9

Date

1952

Contributor

NPR: WWNO 89.9

Rights

NPR: WWNO 89.9

Format

jpeg

Language

English

Type

Photograph

Citation

WWNO 89.9, “Earl Scruggs Playing The Banjo,” Spring 2025, accessed December 13, 2025, https://spring2025.vudhum.net/items/show/31.

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