Roscoe Holcomb

American musician (1911–1981)
Person human Q3817217
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Roscoe Holcomb

Summary

Roscoe Holcomb is a human[1]. Born in Daisy[2], he… he was born on September 5, 1911[3]. He passed away in Perry County[4]. He died on February 25, 1981[5]. He worked as a banjoist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8]. He has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Daisy[2], Roscoe Holcomb…
  • Roscoe Holcomb died in Perry County[4].
  • Roscoe Holcomb was born on September 5, 1911[3].
  • Roscoe Holcomb died on February 25, 1981[5].
  • Roscoe Holcomb held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's professions included banjoist[6].
  • Roscoe Holcomb worked as a guitarist[7].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's professions included songwriter[8].
  • Roscoe Holcomb is recorded as male[11].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's genre is traditional folk music[13].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's genre is country music[14].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's family name is recorded as Holcomb[15].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's given name is recorded as Roscoe[16].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's instrument is recorded as banjo[17].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's instrument is recorded as guitar[18].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[19].
  • Roscoe Holcomb's start of work period is recorded as 1958[20].

Body

Origins and Family

Roscoe Holcomb was born in Daisy[2]. He was born on September 5, 1911[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include banjoist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

Death and Burial

Roscoe Holcomb died on February 25, 1981[5]. He died in Perry County[4].

Why It Matters

Roscoe Holcomb has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9]

FAQs

Where was Roscoe Holcomb born?

Roscoe Holcomb's place of birth was Daisy[2].

Where did Roscoe Holcomb die?

Roscoe Holcomb died in Perry County[4].

What did Roscoe Holcomb do for work?

Roscoe Holcomb worked as banjoist[6], guitarist[7], and songwriter[8].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [11] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Find a Grave. Retrieved . fr.findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 7w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14750 → 4D42-8412-06A8-4C08-89B3
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  2. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Roscoe
    Family name → Holcomb
    Country of citizenship → United States
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