Billy Constable

Billy Constable
Birth nameWilliam Tarcisius Constable III
Born(1959-03-23)March 23, 1959
Avery County, North Carolina
OriginSpruce Pine, North Carolina, US
DiedAugust 22, 2015(2015-08-22) (aged 56)
North Carolina
GenresAppalachian music, Bluegrass, Cajun, country, jazz, klezmer, polka, reggae, rock, zydeco
OccupationBluegrass artist
Instrument(s)Banjo, guitar, fiddle, mandolin
Formerly ofSassagrass, the Constables, Charlie Moore, Josh Graves, The Dillards, Vassar Clements, Hypnotic Clambake, Leftover Salmon, Larry Keel, String Cheese Incident, Kenny Baker, Big Daddy Bluegrass Band, Acoustic Forum, Max Creek, Sam Bush The Virginia Dare Devils
Websitebillyconstable.com

Billy Constable (March 23, 1959 – August 22, 2015) was an Appalachian musician from Spruce Pine, North Carolina, best known for his three-finger-picking banjo technique and his vigorous acoustic guitar leads.[1] He came from a rich musical background and from a young age started performing with bluegrass greats, including Charlie Moore, Josh Graves, the Doug Dillard Band, Kenny Baker and Vassar Clements.[2][3] Constable has remained a key player in the Appalachian and bluegrass music scenes for several decades.

Constable developed a seizure disorder in 2011, found to be the result of a brain tumor which was surgically removed.[3] His cancer later progressed, and he died peacefully on August 22, 2015.[4][1]

  1. ^ a b "Late musician Billy Constable honored in all-star show". Lohud.com. October 3, 2015.
  2. ^ "Billy Constable: Bluegrass Musician", Blueridge National Heritage Area, retrieved May 15, 2012
  3. ^ a b Chandler, Travers (October 21, 2011). "A Call to help for Billy Constable". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
  4. ^ Billy Constable (official website) http://www.billyconstable.com/, retrieved June 4, 2012 {{citation}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)