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Merle Robert Travis (November 29, 1917 – October 20, 1983) was an American country and western singer, songwriter, and guitarist born in Rosewood, Kentucky, United States. His songs' lyrics often discussed both the lives and the economic exploitation of American coal miners.
Nov 29, 2022 · Learn about the life and achievements of Merle Travis, a versatile guitarist, songwriter, singer, and author who influenced many country music stars. Find out how he created his own electric guitar, wrote \"Sixteen Tons\", and appeared in From Here to Eternity.
Apr 19, 2024 · Merle Travis (born Nov. 29, 1917, Rosewood, Ky., U.S.—died Oct. 20, 1983, Tahlequah, Okla.) was an American country singer, songwriter, and guitarist who popularized the complex guitar-picking technique now known as the Travis style, or Travis picking, whereby the index finger plays the melody while the thumb plays rhythmic accompaniment.
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Dec 1, 2019 · Learn about Merle Travis, a Kentucky native who became a country music star with songs like \"Sixteen Tons\" and \"Dark as a Dungeon\". Discover his influence on other guitarists, his collaborations with Joe Maphis and Chet Atkins, and his signature style of \"Travis Picking\".
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Dec 6, 2022 · Learn about the life and legacy of Merle Travis, the Country Music Hall of Famer who popularized the Muhlenberg County guitar style. Deke Dickerson, a musician and writer, shares his research and insights on the book Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story.
Listen to the 1979 album by Merle Travis, a country music legend and guitar pioneer. The album features 24 of his classic songs, such as Sixteen Tons, Nine Pound Hammer, and I'll See You In My Dreams.
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