Don Reno

Don Reno
Reno (third from the left) playing with Red Smiley (right) in Anderson, Indiana in 1962.
Reno (third from the left) playing with Red Smiley (right) in Anderson, Indiana in 1962.
Background information
Birth nameDonald Wesley Reno
Born(1926-02-21)February 21, 1926
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
OriginHaywood County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 1984(1984-10-16) (aged 58)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
GenresBluegrass Music, Gospel Music, Country Gospel
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)5-string banjo, acoustic guitar
Years active1939–1984
LabelsKing, Starday, Dot Records, Monument, Jalyn, CMH, Rural Rhythm
Websitewww.donreno.com

Donald Wesley Reno (February 21, 1926[1] – October 16, 1984)[2] was an American bluegrass and country musician, best known as a pioneering banjo and guitar player who partnered with Red Smiley, and later with guitarist Bill Harrell.

  1. ^ Trischka, Tony, "Don Reno", Banjo Song Book, Oak Publications, 1977, ISBN 978-0825601972 [page needed]
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference NYT was invoked but never defined (see the help page).