We all have our favorite banjo players. Here’s my top 5 in order from 1 to 5! I have learned so much from these pickers. Below you’ll find that I’ve listed the concepts that I have learned from each picker. They really are all number one in their own right.
1. Ron Stewart – Creative thinking on the banjo. He doesn’t miss a note. Well done!
2. Sammy Shelor – How to drive a song and influence a band. The master of drive!
3. Ron Block – How to play in uncommon keys and positions. He thinks so well up the neck.
4. JD Crowe – Steady driving rhythm with a flare of joy. He really appears to love his music.
5. Earl Scruggs – So many great standard tunes. Earl is the king of the banjo, there’s no doubt.
I’m sure you may have others in your top 5. Post your favorites in the comment section below so we can see who you like.
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Earl Scruggs , no doubt!
1. Earl Scruggs
2. J.D. Crowe
3. Ron Block
Here’s where it starts getting fuzzy…
4. Jim Mills
5. Sammy Shelor
That was difficult!
1. Kenny Ingram
2. Rob McCoury
3. J D Crowe
4. Earl Scruggs
5. Chris Talley
It is tough to narrow it down to just five.
1. Tom Adams
2. Jim Mills
3. Ron Stewart
4. Rob McCoury
5. Ralph Stanley
This is really mission impossible as there are a bunch of monsters out there!
1. Triple L Band
2. Earl Scruggs
3. Concho Valley Bluegrass
4. Raymond Fairchild
5. Batten Family
What about bela Fleck? He seems to take the banjo to a different level.