G. B. Grayson
Gilliam Banmon Grayson (November 11, 1887 – August 16, 1930) was an American Old-time fiddle player and singer. Mostly blind from infancy, Grayson is chiefly remembered for a series of sides recorded with guitarist Henry Whitter between 1927 and 1930 that would later influence numerous country, bluegrass, and rock musicians. Grayson wrote much of his own material, but was also instrumental in adapting several traditional Appalachian ballads to fiddle and guitar formats. His music has been recorded or performed by musicians such as Bob Dylan, Doc Watson, Mick Jagger, the Kingston Trio, and dozens of bluegrass artists, including the Stanley Brothers and Mac Wiseman. |
Birth and Death Data: Born November 11, 1887 (North Carolina), Died August 16, 1930 (Virginia)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1930
Roles Represented in DAHR: violin, vocalist, composer, speaker, arranger, lyricist
Notes: Full name is George Banman Grayson.
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Recordings (Results 26-26 of 26 records)
Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
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Brunswick | E23128-E23129 | 10-in. | 5/13/1927 | The nine pound hammer | Buckle Busters ; Al Hopkins | Male vocal solo, with vocal and instrumental ensemble | composer |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Grayson, G. B.," accessed August 26, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110679.
Grayson, G. B.. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved August 26, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/110679.
"Grayson, G. B.." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 26 August 2024.
DAHR Persistent Identifier
Linked Open Data Sources
LCNAR: Grayson, G. B. (Gilliam Banmon), 1887-1930 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98007933
Wikidata: G.B. Grayson - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1484229
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/29143343
MusicBrainz: G.B. Grayson - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/a2e20a1b-b690-46d4-b6a3-0513750cd430
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