Eddie Peabody | |
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 Peabody in 1946 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Edwin Ellsworth Peabody |
| Also known as | King of the Banjo |
| Born | February 19, 1902 Reading, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Died | November 7, 1970 Covington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Vaudeville |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, entertainer |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo, banjoline, mandolin, violin, guitar |
| Years active | 1921–1970 |
| Website | eddiepeabody |
Edwin Ellsworth Peabody (February 19, 1902 – November 7, 1970) was an American banjo player, instrument developer, and musical entertainer whose career spanned five decades. He was the most famous plectrum banjoist of his era.