Earl Scruggs date of birth:
January 6, 1924
How old was Earl Scruggs when died?
88
Where was Earl Scruggs born?
Shelby, North Carolina, U.S.
When did Earl Scruggs die?
March 28, 2012
What is Earl Scruggs's occupation?
Bluegrass artist
What genre is Earl Scruggs's work?
Bluegrass, country, gospel
What instruments does Earl Scruggs play?
5-string banjo, guitar
Short Biography
Earl Eugene Scruggs (January 6, 1924 – March 28, 2012) was an American musician noted for perfecting and popularizing a three-finger banjo-picking style (now called "Scruggs style") that is a defining characteristic of bluegrass music.