Maurice Bolyer

Maurice Bolyer Maurice Bolyer Musical artist Maurice Bolyer (December 1, 1920 – August 18, 1978), born Maurice Beaulieu, was a composer and musician known as "Canada's King of the Banjo".[1] Although proficient in a variety of string instruments and piano, he is best known for his work on the banjo. Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Maurice Bolyer Birth name Maurice Beaulieu Born December 1, 1920 (1920-12) Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada Died August 18, 1978 (1978-08-19) (aged 57) Genres Country Instrument(s) Banjo, piano Years active 1940–1978 Close Early life Bolyer was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, into a French-speaking family.[2] He learned to play the piano as a young boy; after learning to play fiddle, guitar and mandolin, he…

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