Before Earl Scruggs, banjo players were not front men, but they were funny. In a tradition that goes back to the days of the minstrel show, the banjo player doubled as a comedian. Uncle Dave Macon, ...

Clawhammer banjo is differentiated from bluegrass banjo by its downstroke style. In bluegrass, the player up-picks notes using a pattern called a roll. These players also use fingerpicks to enhance ...

John McEuen discusses Earl Scruggs' innovations on the banjo. John McEuen discusses Earl Scruggs' innovations on the banjo. McEuen demonstrates different styles that take us from the melodies of the ...