Index

A

Acuff, Roy, 1

Adams, Jay, 1.1-1.2

Adams, Tom, 1.1-1.2

Adcock, Eddie, 1

Akeman, Dave “Stringbean,” 1.1-1.2

Allen, Thomas B., 1 , 2

Anniversary Special, 1.1-1.2

At Carnegie Hall!, 1.1-1.2

Atkins, Bobby, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3

B

Baer, Max, Jr., 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Baez, Joan, 1

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“The Ballad of Jed Clampett” See The Beverly Hillbillies

B

Banjoman (film), 1

banjos

Earl Scruggs Standard, 1.1-1.2

Earl trading, 1.1-1.2

Gibson Granada, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Gibson RB-4, 1

Gibson RB-11, 1

Gibson RB-75, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

starting on less expensive, 1.1-1.2

Bartenstein, Fred, 1

Baucom, Terry, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Beatles-esque frenzy, 1.1-1.2

Beatty, Warren, 1.1-1.2

Benson, Kristin Scott, 1.1-1.2

Berinati, Lea Jane, 1

Berline, Byron, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3 , 4

T

The Beverly Hillbillies

background of, 1.1-1.2

“The Ballad of Jed Clampett” as success, 1 , 2 , 3

Edsen and, 1

Flatt and Scruggs as guests on, 1.1-1.2

Green Acres and, 1

honors for, 1.1-1.2

later re-creations of, 1.1-1.2

Petticoat Junction and, 1.1-1.2

show’s success, 1.1-1.2

technical production of, 1.1-1.2

Blake, Norman, 1.1-1.2

Block, Ron, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Bluegrass Album Band, 1

Blue Grass Boys, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2

See also Monroe, Bill

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“Blue Grass Breakdown,” 1.1-1.2

B

Bluegrass Country Soul (documentary film), 1.1-1.2

bluegrass music and musicians

birth of, 1.1-1.2 , 2

family culture of, 1.1-1.2

reacting to Scruggs Revue, 1.1-1.2

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“Blue Ridge Cabin Home,” 1

B

bluesy players, 1

Bonnie and Clyde, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Brent, Burt, 1.1-1.2

Bryant, Don, 1.1-1.2

Burleson, Jason, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Burton, James, 1

Bush, Sam, 1 , 2 , 3

Butler, Dennis, 1

Byrds, 1.1-1.2

C

Cahill, Greg, 1

Carnegie Hall concert, 1.1-1.2

Carter, Mama Maybelle, 1.1-1.2

Cavanaugh, Ryan, 1.1-1.2

Certain, Ann “Louise.” See Scruggs, Louise

Changing Hearts (film), 1

Changin’ Times, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Clark, Roy, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Clements, Vassar, 1

Columbia Records

American Made—World Played, 1

Anniversary Special, 1.1-1.2

“The Ballad of Jed Clampett,” 1.1-1.2

Carnegie Hall concert on, 1.1-1.2

Live at Kansas State, 1.1-1.2

moving from bluegrass, 1.1-1.2

moving from Mercury to, 1.1-1.2

Nashville’s Rock, 1

The Storyteller and the Banjo Man, 1.1-1.2

comedy routines, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3

compositions of Earl Scruggs, 1

concept albums, 1

Constant, Grace, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Country Gazette, 1

country music, 1

Country Music album, 1 , 2

Country Music Hall of Fame, 1 , 2

Country Music on Broadway, 1

Cox, Stephen, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Crowe, J. D., 1 , 2 , 3 , 4.1-4.2

Curtis, King, 1

Cushman, Charlie, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Cutrer, T. Tommy, 1

D

Daniels, Charlie, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

detuners, 1.1-1.2

Dilling, Steve, 1

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“Doin’ My Time,” 1

“Down the Road,” 1

D

drive and timing of beats, 1

Dueling Banjos, 1.1-1.2

Dylan, Bob, 1.1-1.2

E

Eagles, 1

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“Earl’s Breakdown,” 1.1-1.2

E

Earl Scruggs: His Family and Friends (documentary), 1 , 2.1-2.2

Earl Scruggs and Friends, 1

Earl Scruggs and the 5-String Banjo (book), 1.1-1.2 , 2

Earl Scruggs Center, 1.1-1.2

Earl Scruggs Revue

albums, 1

Anniversary Special, 1.1-1.2

disbanding of, 1.1-1.2

documentary about, 1 , 2.1-2.2

origins of, 1.1-1.2

performances and reviews, 1.1-1.2

Rockin’ ’Cross the Country, 1

Vietnam Moratorium march, 1.1-1.2

Where the Lilies Bloom (film), 1.1-1.2

Will the Circle Be Unbroken, 1.1-1.2

Earl Scruggs Standard, 1.1-1.2

Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends band, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Ebsen, Buddy, 1

Emerson, Bill, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

European bluegrass, 1.1-1.2

F

Family Portrait, 1

Ferretti, Silvio, 1.1-1.2

Final Fling—One Last Time (Just for Kicks), 1

five-string guitar, 1

Flatt, Lester

disinterest in contemporary music, 1

Earl’s last visit with, 1.1-1.2

health problems, 1

influence on Earl, 1

Nashville Grass, 1

teaming up with Earl, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

See also Flatt and Scruggs

Flatt and Scruggs

albums, 1.1-1.2 , 2

breakup of, 1.1-1.2

early work, 1

Grand Ole Opry membership, 1.1-1.2

Graves (Burkett “Uncle Josh”) and, 1.1-1.2

legacy of, 1.1-1.2

Martha White Mills, 1.1-1.2

memorable moments, 1.1-1.2

Mercury Records, 1.1-1.2

See also The Beverly Hillbillies See also Bonnie and Clyde

Fleck, Béla, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

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“Flint Hill Special,” 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3 , 4

F

flying hobby, 1.1-1.2

Foggy Mountain Banjo, 1 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2 , 5 , 6.1-6.2

Foggy Mountain Boys

early days, 1.1-1.2

Fun and Farm Time show, 1

origins, 1.1-1.2

timing of beats by, 1

turnover of musicians, 1.1-1.2

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“Foggy Mountain Breakdown”

in The Beverly Hillbillies, 1.1-1.2

in Bonnie and Clyde, 1.1-1.2

Changin’ Times version, 1

difficulty of, 1

evolution of, 1.1-1.2

Hollywood connection, 1.1-1.2

musicians paying tribute to Earl with, 1.1-1.2

roll patterns in, 1

in Town and Country, 1

F

Foggy Mountain Jamboree, 1.1-1.2

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“Foggy Mountain Soap,” 1

“Foggy Mountain Special,” 1.1-1.2

F

Foggy Mountain Special: A Tribute, 1

folk music, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Folk Songs of Our Land, 1 , 2

Forrester, Howard, 1

forward roll pattern, 1

Fun and Farm Time show, 1 , 2

G

Gibson Granada, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Gibson guitars, 1.1-1.2

Gibson RB-4, 1

Gibson RB-11, 1

Gibson RB-75, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Gill, Vince, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Grammy Awards, 1 , 2

Grand Ole Opry membership, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Graves, Burkett “Uncle Josh,” 1.1-1.2 , 2

Great Performances series, 1.1-1.2

Gross, Terry, 1

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“Ground Speed,” 1.1-1.2

G

guitars, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3 , 4.1-4.2

H

Hall, Haze, 1.1-1.2

Hall, Tom T., 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

Hall, Willie, 1.1-1.2

Hall of Fame, 1.1-1.2 , 2

Hampton, Bruce, 1.1-1.2

Haney, Carlton, 1.1-1.2

Hartford, John, 1 , 2 , 3

Hay, George D., 1

Hee Haw, 1.1-1.2 , 2

Henning, Paul, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Hickman, John, 1.1-1.2

Hoffman, David, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3 , 4.1-4.2 , 5 , 6.1-6.2

Hollywood Walk of Fame, 1.1-1.2

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“Home Sweet Home,” 1.1-1.2

H

Hootenanny (variety show), 1

Hot Rize, 1

Hutchens, Doug, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

I

Ihde, Albert, 1

Ingram, Kenny, 1 , 2.1-2.2

instructional book, 1.1-1.2

International Bluegrass Music Association, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5

Ireland, 1.1-1.2 , 2

I Saw the Light with Some Help from My Friends, 1

J

Japan, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Jenkins, DeWitt “Snuffy,” 1.1-1.2

Johnston, Bob, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2

Jones, Rupert, 1

Jordan, Vic, 1 , 2.1-2.2

K

Kansas State University, 1.1-1.2

Keenan, Chris, 1.1-1.2

Keith, Bill, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Kentucky Mountain Boys, 1

Koch, Jens, 1.1-1.2

Kuykendall, Pete, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

L

Lawson, Doyle, 1

Leadon, Bernie, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Legend of the Beverly Hillbillies, 1.1-1.2

Lemons, Cleo, 1.1-1.2

Live at Kansas State, 1.1-1.2

Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, 1

Lost John and His Allied Kentuckians, 1

Lost John Miller’s band, 1

Louise Scruggs Memorial Forum, 1.1-1.2

Lovullo, Sam, 1.1-1.2

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“Mama Blues,” 1

M

Maphis, Jody, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2 , 5 , 6.1-6.2

Martha White Mills, 1.1-1.2

Martin, Jimmy, 1

Martin, Steve, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6.1-6.2

Mauritz, Barbara, 1

McCormick, Haskel, 1 , 2 , 3.1-3.2

McCoy, Charlie, 1

McEuen, John, 1 , 2

McGee, Kirk, 1

McGuinn, Roger, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

McPeak, Curtis, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4

Menefee, Matt, 1

Mercury Records, 1 , 2.1-2.2

MerleFest, 1.1-1.2

millennials and Scruggs, 1.1-1.2

Mills, Jim, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

Mills, John, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2 , 5.1-5.2

Monroe, Bill

adding Earl to Blue Grass Boys, 1.1-1.2

“Bluegrass Breakdown” and, 1.1-1.2

Earl reflecting on, 1.1-1.2

Fiddle and a Song, 1.1-1.2

“Pike County Breakdown,” 1

reaction to Earl leaving Blue Grass Boys, 1 , 2.1-2.2

rivalry with Flatt and Scruggs, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

See also Blue Grass Boys

Morris Brothers, 1 , 2

Munde, Alan, 1 , 2.1-2.2

N

Nashville Grass, 1 , 2

Nashville’s Rock, 1

National Academy of Recording Arts (Recording Academy), 1

National Education Television documentary, 1.1-1.2

newgrass, 1.1-1.2 , 2

New Grass Revival, 1

Newport Folk Festival, 1.1-1.2

New South, 1

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, 1.1-1.2

Nix, Don, 1 , 2

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“Obelisk Flour,” 1

O

old-time string music, 1.1-1.2

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“On My Mind,” 1

O

Osborne, Willow, 1.1-1.2

Osborne Brothers, 1.1-1.2

P

Paganini comparison, 1

Pedersen, Herb, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Pendarvis, L. Leon, 1.1-1.2

Petticoat Junction, 1.1-1.2

Piekiel, Bob, 1.1-1.2 , 2

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“Pike County Breakdown,” 1

P

Pikelny, Noam, 1.1-1.2

pop music, 1.1-1.2

Powers, Billy, 1

progressive bluegrass See Fleck, Béla

Pruett, Marc, 1.1-1.2

R

record companies

early challenges at, 1.1-1.2

Harmony, 1

Mercury, 1.1-1.2 , 2

short sessions of Scruggs Revue, 1.1-1.2

See also Columbia Records

Recorded Live at Vanderbilt University, 1

Reno, Don, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3

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“Reuben,” 1.1-1.2 , 2

R

Rich, Greg, 1

Robins, Butch, 1

Rockin’ ’Cross the Country, 1

roll patterns

“Ground Speed,” 1

three-finger roll, 1.1-1.2 , 2

Rounder Records, 1

Rowan, Peter, 1.1-1.2

Ruppe, Lula Georgia, 1 , 2

Russell, Leon, 1

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“Salty Dog Blues,” 1

S

Sandy Ridge concert, 1.1-1.2

Scoggins, Jerry, 1.1-1.2 , 2

Scruggs, Earl

appreciating Tom T. Hall compositions, 1.1-1.2

attire of, 1 , 2

books by, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3

car accident of, 1.1-1.2

childhood experiences, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

children of, 1 , 2

death and memorials, 1.1-1.2

disillusionment with traveling, 1.1-1.2

factory work, 1.1-1.2 , 2

family background, 1.1-1.2

first compositions, 1.1-1.2

Flatt’s influence on, 1

flying experiences, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

health problems, 1

honors and awards, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3

influence of, 1.1-1.2 , 2

as innovator, 1.1-1.2

interest in diversification, 1

last albums and performances, 1.1-1.2

personality of, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2 , 5.1-5.2

playing style, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3

stage presence, 1

teaming up with Flatt, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

teenage years, 1.1-1.2

wife of See Scruggs, Louise

See also Earl Scruggs Revue See also Earl Scruggs with Family & Friends band See also Flatt, Lester See also Flatt and Scruggs See also Scruggs, Gary See also Scruggs, Randy See also Scruggs, Steve

Scruggs, Elam, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4

Scruggs, Gary

on Blue Grass Boys, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

on Byrds, 1.1-1.2

on detuning strings, 1.1-1.2

on Earl’s childhood, 1.1-1.2

on Earl’s contractual transition, 1.1-1.2

on Earl’s education, 1

on Earl’s influence, 1.1-1.2

on Earl’s marriage, 1.1-1.2

on early years, 1.1-1.2

on Family & Friends band, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

on Flatt and Scruggs, 1 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

on Foggy Mountain Banjo, 1.1-1.2

on “Foggy Mountain Breakdown,” 1.1-1.2

fondest memories, 1.1-1.2

on guitar playing, 1

on honors and awards, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

on Horace Scruggs, 1

on Louise’s management, 1.1-1.2

on memorials, 1.1-1.2

on Monroe rivalry, 1.1-1.2

musical talents of, 1.1-1.2

in Scruggs Brothers, 1

on Scruggs Revue, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2

singing backup, 1

on three-finger style, 1.1-1.2

Top of the World involvement, 1

on Will the Circle Be Unbroken, 1.1-1.2

See also Earl Scruggs Revue

Scruggs, George Elam, 1.1-1.2 , 2

Scruggs, James “Horace,” 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4 , 5

Scruggs, James Thamer “J. T.,” 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2

Scruggs, Junie, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4

Scruggs, Louise

on The Beverly Hillbillies theme, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2 , 3

bold strategy of, 1.1-1.2

on Bonnie and Clyde, 1 , 2

death and memorials, 1.1-1.2

early years, 1.1-1.2

management by, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

Scruggs Revue and, 1

sining background vocals, 1

traditions of, 1

Scruggs, Randy, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3 , 4 , 5

See also Earl Scruggs Revue

Scruggs, Ruby, 1.1-1.2

Scruggs, Steve, 1 , 2 , 3 , 4

Scruggs Brothers, 1

Seckler, John Ray “Curly,” 1 , 2

Seeger, Pete, 1

Shelor, Sammy, 1.1-1.2

Shelton, Robert, 1

Shimbo, Takashi, 1.1-1.2

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“Shuckin’ the Corn,” 1

S

Shumate, Jim, 1.1-1.2 , 2 , 3

Skinner, Jimmie, 1

snare drums, 1.1-1.2

Songs of the Famous Carter Family, 1

Stacey-Certain compositions, 1.1-1.2

Stafford, Tim, 1 , 2

stage presence, 1

Stanley, Ralph, 1 , 2

Stoneman, Veronica Loretta “Roni,” 1.1-1.2

Stonemans, 1.1-1.2

T

The Storyteller and the Banjo Man, 1.1-1.2

S

string music, 1.1-1.2

Sweden, 1.1-1.2

T

three-finger roll, 1.1-1.2 , 2

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“The Three Pickers” concert, 1.1-1.2

T

Timberlake, Tim, 1.1-1.2

timing of beats, 1 , 2

tone of Gibson Granada, 1

tone of notes, 1.1-1.2

Top of the World, 1

Town and Country, 1

Trischka, Tony, 1.1-1.2 , 2.1-2.2

The Ultimate Collection Live at the Ryman, 1

V

Vanderbilt University concert, 1

Vega bangos, 1.1-1.2

Vietnam Moratorium march, 1.1-1.2

W

Watanabe, Saburo, 1 , 2.1-2.2

Watson, Doc, 1

Weissberg, Eric, 1.1-1.2

Wernick, Pete, 1 , 2.1-2.2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4

Where the Lilies Bloom (film), 1.1-1.2

White, Clarence, 1.1-1.2

Wilkie, Grady, 1

Will the Circle Be Unbroken, 1.1-1.2

Wilson, Bob, 1

Wiseman, Mac, 1 , 2 , 3.1-3.2 , 4.1-4.2 , 5

Woolbright, Mack, 1

WSM Radio, 1.1-1.2

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“You Are My Flower,” 1.1-1.2