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American musician (1885-1960)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1885 to 1960 · aged 74
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James Gideon Tanner was an American musician and old-time fiddler, regarding as one of the earliest stars and pioneers of country music. His band, the Skillet Lickers, was one of the most innovative and influential string bands of the 1920s and 1930s.

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1982Atlanta Country Music Hall of Fame

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James Gideon Tanner was an American musician and old-time fiddler, regarding as one of the earliest stars and pioneers of country music. His band, the Skillet Lickers, was one of the most innovative and influential string bands of the 1920s and 1930s. Its most notable members were Clayton McMichen, Dan Hornsby (vocals), Riley Puckett and Robert Lee Sweat (guitar).

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United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1885 to 1960 · aged 74
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