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Monday 7 March 2016

Tribute Mondays: Carl Martin

Carl Martin (April 1 or 15, 1906 – May 10, 1979)

Piedmont Blues Violinist, Mandolin Player, Guitarist and Vocalist, Carl Martin, played many genres of music and had his most prominent period in the 1930's. He worked with many other Blues Artist during his career. Thanks for your contribution Mr. Martin, you are appreciated. Please take a listen here and have a great Monday: Crow Jane and Old time blues

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Martin_(musician)
Background Information
BornApril 1, 1906[1]
OriginBig Stone Gap, Virginia, United States
DiedMay 10, 1979 (aged 73)[1]
Pontiac, Michigan, United States
GenresCountry blues
Piedmont blues
East Coast blues
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentsGuitar, mandolin, violin, bass violin, vocals
Years active1934–1979 (retired professionally in the 1960s)

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