Uncle John Scruggs
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John H. Scruggs (May 1855 ā 5 March 1941),[1] known as Uncle John Scruggs, was an African American banjo player who attracted attention for his singing and playing during the 1920s and '30s.
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Uncle John Scruggs | |
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Birth name | John H. Scruggs |
Born | May 1855 Buckingham County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | March 5, 1941(1941-03-05) (aged 85) Macon, Virginia, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Banjo |
Years active | 1920s - 1930s |
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