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Jimmy Martin | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Henry Martin |
| Born | August 10, 1927 Sneedville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2005 (aged 77) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Genres | Bluegrass |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, mandolin |
| Years active | 1949–2005 |
| Labels | Decca, Coral, MCA, Gusto |
James Henry Martin (August 10, 1927 – May 14, 2005) was an American bluegrass singer and musician, known as the "King of Bluegrass".[1]
- ^ Morris, Edward. ""King of Bluegrass" Jimmy Martin Dead at 77". CMT News. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved January 9, 2020.