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Jimmy MartinJimmy Martin Jimmy Martin American bluegrass singer and musician (1927–2005) For other people named Jimmy Martin, see Jimmy Martin (disambiguation). James Henry Martin (August 10, 1927 – May 14, 2005) was an American bluegrass singer and musician, known as the "King of Bluegrass".[1] This article needs additional citations for verification. (March 2013) Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Jimmy Martin Background information Birth name James Henry Martin Born (1927-08-10)August 10, 1927 Sneedville, Tennessee, U.S. Died May 14, 2005(2005-05-14) (aged 77) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Bluegrass Occupation Musician Instrument(s) Vocals, guitar, mandolin Years active 1949–2005 Labels Decca, Coral, MCA, Gusto Close Early years Martin was born in Sneedville, Tennessee, United States,[2] and was raised in the hard farming life of… (Source: Wikipedia)
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