Billy Edwards
William Gene "Billy" Edwards (September 26, 1936—) is an American traditional bluegrass banjoist, bassist, and tenor vocalist. Born in Tazewell County, Virginia, he began his early professional career recording and performing with influential ensembles including the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers and Hylo Brown & the Timberliners during the 1950s. He became known in bluegrass as a member of Red Smiley’s Bluegrass Cut-Ups, subsequently co-forming the Shenandoah Cut-Ups in 1969 with long-time musical partners Tater Tate and John Palmer.
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- No. 6 Winter 1996