About
Bluegrass guitarist who invented the crosspicking style of playing who has played with Ralph Stanley's Clinch Mountain Boys.
Before Fame
He gained early success in 1952 with the Stanley Brothers.
Trivia
Growing up in rural North Carolina required him to order a guitar by mail and to teach himself how to play.
Family Life
His father was a banjo player and his mother sang.
Associated With
He was inspired by Merle Travis.
