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John McEuen has become an inspiration for scores of aspiring musicians through his music as an original member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many creative solo projects.

Over the years, comedian Steve Martin has offered up his master banjo skills on songs by Kelly Clarkson, Earl Scruggs and more.

From the November/December 2019 issue of Acoustic Guitar | BY JEFFREY PEPPER RODGERS Tony Trischka grew up with Pete Seeger’s banjo ringing in his house, by way of his parents’ records of the Weavers, the Almanac Singers, and Seeger’s folk songs for children. In 1962, at age 13, Trischka started getting serious about wanting to play. So he got…

Among his many accolades, Martin has won five Grammys for his contributions to the bluegrass music genre.

Among his many accolades, Martin has won five Grammys for his contributions to the bluegrass music genre.

Among his many accolades, Martin has won five Grammys for his contributions to the bluegrass music genre.

Steve Martin has a history with Winston-Salem. And its not all good. The actor, musician, playwright and author spoke to a sold-out crowd at his Tuesday night appearance as part

Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short have teamed up once again for another live tour. The hilariously titled “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today” tour heads to

Talent from Texas: A look at Steve Martin’s roots to the Lone Star State Tags:  Steve Martin (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for AFI) It is well known that stars including Matthew McConaughey are Beyoncé are from Texas, but there are many more beloved entertainers, like Steve Martin, whose ties to the Lone Star State aren’t spoken of as much. Martin was born on August 14, 1945, in Waco, Texas. According to AARP The Magazine, Martin called Texas home for just the first five years of his life...