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Born: June 06, 1885 in Thomas Bridge, GA
Years Active: 20 's, 30 's
Died: 1960 in Dacula, GA
Genre: Country

Biography:
The Skillet Lickers were one of the most important and influential string bands of the '20s and '30s. Led by fiddler Gid Tanner, the band combined old-timey country music with a wacky sense of humor and showmanship that made the group one of the most ...More >>

Discography: Old Time Fiddle Tunes & Songs from North Georgia, Vol. 2 Gid Tanner and the Skillet Lickers, Vol. 2 More >>

Similar Artists: The Carter Family Clayton McMichen Riley Puckett Mississippi Mud Steppers Charlie Poole More >>

Influenced By: Fiddlin' John Carson More >> Followers: Harry Kiker Nonnie Presson Weems String Band J.P. Fraley Bert Layne More >>

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