Junior Barnard | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Lester Robert Barnard |
| Born | December 17, 1920 Coweta, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | April 15, 1951 (aged 30) Fresno County, California |
| Genres | Western swing, jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1930s–1950s |
Lester Robert Barnard (December 17, 1920 – April 15, 1951), known as Junior Barnard, was an American Western swing guitarist who was a member of Bob Wills and his Texas Playboys. He was among the first electric guitarists to create a guitar effect that anticipated fuzz tone.[1]