Remembering Ralph Epperson, Founder of Bluegrass And Old-Time Music Station WPAQ
This week would have marked the 100th birthday of Ralph Epperson, who was born on April 5, 1921.
This week would have marked the 100th birthday of Ralph Epperson, who was born on April 5, 1921.
Tony Rice, the master bluegrass picker who drew fans worldwide for the chance to hear the quick, fluid sounds he conjured from his storied Martin D-28 guitar, has died at age 69.
Bluegrass pioneer Ralph Stanley has died. Family members say he passed away Thursday night at his home in Virginia after a battle with skin cancer. He was 89 years old.
A member of one of North Carolina's first families of traditional music has died. Richard Eddy Watson died Monday.
Winston-Salem's Richard Emmett has made a name for himself as a force in developing the city's arts scene. Now he's hoping to have the same effect in a more rural setting.