One hundred two years ago today, one of the most innovative and influential bluegrass musicians in the genre's history was born.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The funeral for legendary bluegrass banjo artist Earl Scruggs will be Sunday in Nashville. And with comedian and banjo player Steve Martin, one of his biggest fans, already ...

The Banjo: Southern Roots, American Branches happens at UNC-Chapel Hill Saturday, Aug. 25, from 10 a.m.–4 p.m., with a concert to follow at 7:30 p.m. In 1961, Robert Cantwell was seduced by a banjoa ...

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — It may be impossible to overstate the importance of bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs to American music. A pioneering banjo player who helped create modern country music, his sound ...

NASHVILLE, TENN. (AP) - The funeral for legendary bluegrass banjo artist Earl Scruggs will be Sunday in Nashville. And with comedian and banjo player Steve Martin, one of his biggest fans, already ...