Banjo, Grandpa Jones

 
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Banjo, Grandpa Jones
Banjo, Grandpa Jones
Banjo, Grandpa Jones
Banjo, Grandpa Jones

Banjo, Grandpa Jones

Object number2003.009.01
Mediumwood, plastic,
Dimensions38 x 12 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (96.5 x 32 x 8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    DescriptionGrandpa Jones' Silvertone five-string banjo.

    Louis Marshall "Grandpa" Jones (October 20, 1913 – February 19, 1998) was an American banjo player and "old-time" country and gospel music singer. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame. Mountain View, Arkansas, was home to Grandpa Jones in the latter years of his life.

    Status
    On view