Earl Scruggs, On Life — And Banjo Picking
Earl Scruggs' name is almost synonymous with the banjo. And for a good reason, too — he helped pioneer Bluegrass music with his three-finger banjo picking technique, now known as "Scruggs Style."
This interview was originally broadcast on Oct. 16, 2003.
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