Merle Travis. Yes! Interesting tidbit. He was born and raised in Muhlenberg County, KY. Along with John Prine...
Not laughing at your choice of delivery but at the Crosley reference. Fads and trends can be so amusing. 😵💫 @DaveInDenver I once dated a girl who bought me a Crosley. I already owned a pretty decent little budget hifi setup at the time though. She was so happy to give it to me and in my mind...
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Also Don Everly, Kennedy Jones and James Best.
Everyone knows Don Everly, half of the Everly Brothers. Kennedy Jones is said to be the first guitarist to use a thumb pick.
James Best, yeah, Rosco P. Coltrane of the
Dukes of Hazzard fame. But he was a very talented musician and singer, not to mention his mother, Lena Guy, is the sister of Ike Everly, father of the Everly Brothers.
The downside to Peabody Coal is black lung and economic destruction. But at least that hardship seems to have seeded some real musical talent.