the Ace Of Clubs
USA
Born: 10 August 1927
Died: 14 May 2005
Years Active: 40, 50, 60, 70, 80
Genres: Country
Styles: Traditional Bluegrass, Bluegrass, Traditional Country, Truck Driving Country, Honky Tonk
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Blessed with a great tenor voice, traditional bluegrass singer and guitarist Jimmy Martin mastered his craft as lead vocalist for Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys for much of 1949-1951 and again in 1952-1953. Martin's vocals and his dynamic guitar playing both complemented Monroe perfectly, and in the opinion of many, he was the finest lead singer and guitarist Bill ever had. In 1951, between stints with Monroe's band, Martin joined with the Osborne Brothers, forming the Sunny Mountain Boys. Though this association lasted only until 1955, Martin h...
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