Wade Mainer
20th century American Bluegrass musician (1907-2011) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 104
Wade Eckhart Mainer was an American country singer and banjoist. With his band, the Sons of the Mountaineers, he is credited with bridging the gap between old-time mountain music and Bluegrass and is sometimes called the "Grandfather of Bluegrass".
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In addition, he innovated a two-finger banjo fingerpicking style, which was a precursor to modern three-finger bluegrass styles.
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1907 to 2011 · aged 104
