American bluegrass banjo player. One of the earliest and most-skilled exponents of the Scruggs style of three-finger banjo picking, as well as the older clawhammer style, who influenced many, including [a=Bill Keith], [a=Béla Fleck], and [a=Tony Trischka]. b. March 6, 1928 (Ameagle, Raleigh County, WV, USA) d. November 11, 1996 (Brandywine, MD, USA)