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Roscoe Holcomb

Roscoe Holcomb


Roscoe Holcomb, (born as Roscoe Halcomb September 5, 1912 - died February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky. A prominent figure in Appalachian folk music, Holcomb was the inspiration for the term "high, lonesome sound," coined by folklorist and friend John Cohen. The term is now used to describe bluegrass singing, although Holcomb was not, strictly speaking, a bluegrass performer. Holcomb's repertoire included old-time music, hymns, and blues ballads. He was a competent harmonica player, and sang many of his most memorable songs a cappella.

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Frankie and Johnny

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Black Eyed Suzy

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Swannanoa Mountain

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Wayfaring Stranger

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Charles Guitau

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In London City

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Hills of Mexico

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Wandering Boy

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Stingy Woman

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East Virginia

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Rising Sun Blues

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Cripple Creek

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East Virginia Blues

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