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Roscoe Holcomb

voc, bj, g, 1912-1981 US
Singer / Musician of Folk and World
A.k.a. Roscoe Halcomb

Roscoe Holcomb, born September 5 1912, died February 1 1981, was an American singer, banjo player and guitarist, and a known figure of the Appalachian folk music. Uncle of Odabe Halcomb. Cousin of MaryJane Halcomb.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Banjo
  • Guitar
  • Harmonica
Genres
  • Folk
  • World
  • Blues
  • Country
  • Spoken Word
Popular Tracks   
The Hills of Mexico on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
Mississippi Heavy Water Blues on Close To Home by Roscoe Holcomb
Willow Garden on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
I Ain't Got No Sugar Baby Now on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
Single Girl on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
Moonshiner on The High Lonesome Sound by Roscoe Holcomb
Graveyard Blues on An Untamed Sense of Control by Roscoe Holcomb
Swanno Mountain on The High Lonesome Sound by Roscoe Holcomb
Little Birdie on The High Lonesome Sound by Roscoe Holcomb

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Across The Rocky MountainRoscoe Holcomb2016Album
San Diego State Folk Festival 1972Roscoe Holcomb2015Album
The High & Lonesome Sound (The Legacy Of Roscoe Holcomb)John Cohen, Roscoe Holcomb2012Album
Close To HomeRoscoe Holcomb2006Album
Johnny Cash & Roscoe HolcombJohnny Cash With June Carter And Roscoe Holcomb With Jean Redpath2005Album
An Untamed Sense Of ControlRoscoe Holcomb2003Compil.
The High Lonesome SoundRoscoe Holcomb1998Compil.
Close To HomeRoscoe Holcomb1975Album
The High Lonesome SoundRoscoe Holcomb1965Album
The Music Of Roscoe Holcomb & Wade WardRoscoe Holcomb & Wade Ward1962Album
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