Earl Scruggs
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Summary
Earl Scruggs was born on January 6, 1924[1], in Boiling Springs[2]. He died on March 28, 2012[3], in Nashville[4]. He worked as a songwriter[5], banjoist[6], composer[7], and musician[8]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,116 views/month, #6,684 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Tennessee[10]
- Spouse: Louise Scruggs[11]
- Child: Randy Scruggs[12], Gary Scruggs[13], Steve Scruggs[14]
- Country of citizenship: United States[15]
- Native language: English[16]
- Award received: National Medal of Arts[17], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19]
- Member of: Flatt and Scruggs[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: bluegrass music[22]
- Record label: Universal Music Group Nashville[23]
- Commons category: Earl Scruggs[24]
- Family name: Scruggs[25]
- Given name: Earl[26], Eugene[27]
- Official website: http://earlscruggs.com/[28]
- Instrument: banjo[29]
- Partner in business or sport: Lester Flatt[30]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[31]
- Birth name: Earl Eugene Scruggs[32]
- Name in native language: Earl Scruggs[33]
- Start of work period: 1945[34]
- Copyright representative: Broadcast Music, Inc.[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[36]
Why It Matters
Earl Scruggs has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 26 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
FAQs
Where was Earl Scruggs born?
Earl Scruggs's place of birth was Boiling Springs[2].
Where did Earl Scruggs die?
Earl Scruggs passed away in Nashville[4].
Who was Earl Scruggs married to?
Earl Scruggs's spouses include Louise Scruggs[11].
What did Earl Scruggs do for work?
Earl Scruggs worked as a songwriter[5], banjoist[6], composer[7], and musician[8].
What awards did Earl Scruggs receive?
Honors received include National Medal of Arts[17], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[18], and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19].