NASHVILLE -- His fame is such that he's referred to simply as Earl, and his fiery, rolling, three-finger attack as "Scruggs style." As the man who single-handedly transformed the banjo from a modest ...

Bobby Thompson, whose innovative style of banjo picking influenced generations, would have turned 89 years old today.

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Violinist Tessa Lark takes flight in Sky, a violin concerto written just for her by Michael Torke. Inspired by her Kentucky roots, Torke weaves a touch of Bluegrass into the classical form, ...

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WINTER HAVEN -- Greg Burrowes is helping people fulfill dreams with free banjo lessons every Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rotary Park clubhouse. "It's something I've always wanted to do, ever ...

In honor of the late Earl Scruggs, today's (Jan. 11) Google Doodle features a vibrant depiction of the man who revolutionized the three-finger style (or "Scruggs style") of playing the banjo. By ...