Howdy Forrester

Howdy Forrester Howdy Forrester American singer-songwriter (1922–1987) Howdy Forrester (March 31, 1922 – August 1, 1987), born Howard Wilson Forrester, was an American bluegrass fiddler and a popularizer and practiser of the "Texas" or "show fiddle" style.[1] He was a long-time member of Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys. Quick facts Birth name, Also known as ... Howdy Forrester Birth name Howard Wilson Forrester Also known as Big Howdy Forrester Born March 31, 1922 Origin Vernon, Tennessee, US Died August 1, 1987(1987-08-01) (aged 65) Genres bluegrass Occupation Musician Instrument Fiddle Years active 1930s–1980s Close Biography Forrester was born near Vernon, in Hickman County, Tennessee, into a family of many fiddlers; his father, grandfather, and uncle all played the fiddle.[1] He grew…

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