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Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Clip | 3m 31s
When 21-year-old banjo prodigy Earl Scruggs joined Bill Monroe's band, he revolutionized what people thought was possible from the banjo.
Aired: 08/30/19
Video has closed captioning.
Earl Scruggs Joins Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Take a comprehensive look at the history, people and worldwide reach of bluegrass music.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
Bill Monroe spent his early years with his Uncle Pen and Arnold Schultz, both musicians.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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Bluegrass musicians traveling in Japan were shocked to see how they were treated.
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
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