Uncle John Scruggs | |
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| Birth name | John H. Scruggs |
| Born | May 1855 Buckingham County, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | March 5, 1941 (aged 85) Macon, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Banjo |
| Years active | 1920s - 1930s |
John H. Scruggs (May 1855 – 5 March 1941),[1] known as Uncle John Scruggs, was an African American banjo player who attracted attention for his singing and playing during the 1920s and '30s.