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Issue #658

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Eric Schlange
BHO Webmaster

Hi banjo friends,
This week's newsletter focuses on the great Eddie Adcock, who passed away last week after suffering from multiple health issues in recent years. Click the videos below to see and hear Eddie in action on the stage and in interviews, then chime in on the forum thread to share your thoughts and memories of this great picker.

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Eddie Adcock Video Picks

Eddie and Martha Adcock - "Gold Watch and Chain"

Eddie Adcock Performs For Woodstock 1992

Eddie Adcock interview

In Memoriam: Eddie Adcock (1938-2025)

Eddie Adcock Passes

The banjo world was saddened to learn of the death of Eddie Adcock on March 19th. Eddie was a versatile five string banjo master, perhaps best known as a member of The Country Gentleman starting in 1959. (He would appear on 6 significant albums with the band.)

Known for his humor and on-stage antics, Eddie began his music career picking banjo as a young teen while also pursuing opportunities as a boxer! Share your memories about Eddie on this BHO thread >

Read about Eddie on Bluegrass Today >