Eck Robertson

Eck Robertson
Background information
Birth nameAlexander Campbell Robertson
BornNovember 20, 1887
Delaney, Arkansas, United States
OriginAmarillo, Texas
DiedFebruary 15, 1975(1975-02-15) (aged 87)
Borger, Texas, United States
GenresCountry
Occupation(s)Musician, piano tuner
Instrument(s)Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar
Years active1920s – 1960s
LabelsVictor, County

Alexander Campbell "Eck" Robertson (born November 20, 1887, in Delaney, Arkansas, died February 15, 1975, in Borger, Texas) was an American fiddle player, mostly known for commercially recording the first country music songs in 1922 with Henry Gilliland (1845 - 1924).