 Old-time and Bluegrass musician Wade Mainer in his later years Image by National Endowment for the Arts, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Wade MainerWade Mainer Wade Mainer American bluegrass musician Wade Eckhart Mainer (April 21, 1907 – September 12, 2011)[1] was an American country singer and banjoist. With his band, the Sons of the Mountaineers, he is credited with bridging the gap between old-time mountain music and Bluegrass and is sometimes called the "Grandfather of Bluegrass". In addition, he innovated a two-finger banjo fingerpicking style, which was a precursor to modern three-finger bluegrass styles. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Wade Mainer Mainer in his later years Background information Birth name Wade Eckhart Mainer[1] Born (1907-04-21)April 21, 1907 Buncombe County, North Carolina, U.S. Died September 12, 2011(2011-09-12) (aged 104) Flint, Michigan, U.S. Genres Bluegrass Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Banjo, Jew's harp, guitar, vocals… (Source: Wikipedia)
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