Banjo Guitar History Ukulele
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from the Roy Smeck web site
Roy Smeck (born Leroy Smeck, 6 February 1900 – 5 April 1994) was an American musician. His skill on the banjo, guitar,steel guitar, and especially the ukulele earned him the nickname “Wizard of the Strings.” Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Smeck started on the vaudeville circuit. His style was influenced by Eddie Lang, Ikey Robinson, banjoist Harry Reser, Johnny Marvin and steel guitarist Sol Hoopii. Smeck could not sing well, so he developed novelty dances and trick playing to supplement his act.
<ul class="csp-list fa-ul"> <li><a href="http://ukediner.ukulele.org/roybio.html" target="_blank">Uke Diner Roy Smeck Bio</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.yazoorecords.com/1052.htm" target="_blank">Yazoo Records</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.spaceagepop.com/smeck.htm" target="_blank">www.spaceagepop.com/smeck.htm</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.banjomuseum.org/contact_about/hof/roy_smeck.asp" target="_blank">BanjoMuseum.org</a></li> </ul>
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