 Musician Lester Flatt in 1979. Image by Unknown photographer, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Lester FlattLester Flatt Lester Flatt American singer-songwriter (1914–1979) Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 – May 11, 1979)[1] was an American singer, bluegrass guitarist, and mandolinist, best known for his collaboration with banjo picker Earl Scruggs in the duo Flatt and Scruggs. Quick facts Background information, Birth name ... Lester Flatt Flatt in 1979 Background information Birth name Lester Raymond Flatt Born (1914-06-19)June 19, 1914 Overton County, Tennessee, U.S. Died May 11, 1979(1979-05-11) (aged 64) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. Genres Bluegrass, country Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter Instrument(s) Guitar, vocals, mandolin Years active 1940–1979 Formerly of Flatt and Scruggs, Nashville Grass Close Flatt's career spanned multiple decades, breaking out as a member of Bill Monroe's band during the 1940s and including multiple solo and… (Source: Wikipedia)
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