Search the Banjo Players Directory for additional photos, videos, and biographies on Hall of Fame Members, then visit The American Banjo Museum's YouTube Channel to see clips on Hall of Fame Inductees. In 2013 the American Banjo Museum Board of Directors voted to establish an annual performance category to honor all styles of five-string banjo playing as well as opening the non-performance categories to all types of banjos. We are staffed entirely by musicians, who are here to help our customers in any way. Between 19, the Hall of Fame honored 71 individuals and entities in the four-string banjo world whose career accomplishments might have otherwise gone unrecognized.Īs the museum grew and evolved to embrace all types of banjos and playing styles, it became clear that the Hall of Fame should evolve as well. Elderly Instruments We are a family owned and operated business whose focus has been music since 1972. In its infancy, the American Banjo Museum was an extension of that Hall of Fame. Excellent designs, selection of the finest materials, attention to fine detail and superb craftsmanship are the hallmark of this world class UK based banjo maker.
With the help of Seaton he began to fine-tune his skills as a professional bassist. Tyler went on to study the double bass at the University of North Texas under Lynn Seaton. The Hall of Fame was established in 1998 as the National Four-String Banjo Hall of Fame to honor jazz age four-string banjo pioneers as well as the contemporary artists, educators, manufacturers and promoters who carried on the traditions of their predecessors. James Bowen, the owner of ‘Griffin Banjos’ is without doubt one of the finest banjo makers worldwide. Under the tutelage of Buddy Griffin, he quickly learned the ukulele, tenor banjo, and electric bass.
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