About
Bluegrass musician who was an International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor inductee in 1995.
Before Fame
He said in his memoir he learned to play bluegrass guitar from an old hillbilly.
Trivia
His musical career was held back due to his explosive temper.
Family Life
He grew up in Sneedville, Tennessee.
Associated With
He teamed up with Bill Monroe, becoming the lead singer of the Bluegrass Boys.
