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1930s–1990s. Labels. Starday, Rounder. Beecher Ray "Pete" Kirby (December 26, 1911 – October 17, 2002), better known as Bashful Brother Oswald, was an American country musician who popularized the use of the resonator guitar and Dobro. He played with Roy Acuff 's Smoky Mountain Boys and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The complete 1962 LP "Bashful Brother Oswald" (Starday SLP 192).
Oct 17, 2002 · Bashful Brother Oswald. For nearly 60 years, Bashful Brother Oswald was one of the most influential and talented dobro players in country music. For the majority of his career, he was the dobroist for Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain…. Read Full Biography.
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Oct 18, 2002 · Renowned dobro player Bashful Brother Oswald died yesterday (Oct. 17) in Nashville after a lengthy illness. He was 90. Although only a member of the Grand Ole Opry since 1995, Oswald played on the ...
Listen to the 1975 interview with Bashful Brother Oswald, a country performer and comedian who played dobro, banjo, and guitar. He shares his memories of working for Roy Acuff, Rachel Veach, and the Grand Ole Opry.
Beecher Ray "Pete" Kirby, better known as Bashful Brother Oswald, was an American country musician who popularized the use of the resonator guitar and Dobro. He played with Roy Acuff's Smoky Mountain Boys and was a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Though he released only a few recordings as a solo artist, he played as a session musician on numerous records, including the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's ...