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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 · Merle Travis had an unequaled blend of talents as an innovative guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, guitar designer, and author. His influence on several generations of performers—from Chet Atkins to Merle’s son, entertainer Thom Bresh, and hitmakers like Marty Stuart—is beyond question.
Merle Travis 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.
The name Merle Travis stands solidly on its own, the symbol of an era that witnessed some of the greatest innovations in modern country music. Along with other legendary pickers like Chet Atkins, Doc Watson, and Roy Clark, Travis was both a traditionalist and an inventor on the guitar.
"Sixteen Tons" is a song written by Merle Travis about a coal miner, based on life in the mines of Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Travis first recorded the song at the Radio Recorders Studio B in Hollywood, California, on August 8, 1946. Cliffie Stone played bass on the recording.
Dec 1, 2019 · Merle Robert Travis was born on Nov. 29, 1917. Though Travis passed away from a heart attack in 1983, his country music songs and dynamic style of guitar playing, known as "Travis Picking,"...
Mar 22, 2016 · Merle Travis is one of the greatest country musicians of all time. His renown does not match his influence. Born in rural Kentucky, Travis overcame nearly insurmountable poverty and went on to become one of the most sought-after and revered guitar pickers of all time.
Biography. Guitarist, songwriter, and performer. Born November 29, 1917. Died October 20, 1983. Full name: Merle Robert Travis. As a leading exponent of the thumb-style guitar technique, his innovative style influenced generations of guitar players.
Dec 6, 2022 · Missouri-born musician, writer, and lover of American roots music Deke Dickerson has just released a new biography on Country Music Hall of Famer Merle Travis, titled Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story.
Walkin' the Strings was the first solo acoustic guitar album by Merle Travis, released in 1960 but recorded in the late 1940s and early 1950s, when Travis was at the peak of his performing abilities. It is widely regarded as one of Travis's finest musical achievements.
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