Bob Carlin
Musician · b. 1953
Best known for
Banjo
Bob Carlin is an American clawhammer banjo player, author, and folklorist.
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- Born in 1953 in New York City, he was inspired to take up the banjo by Pete Seeger.
- Toured for several years as a member of John Hartford's String Band.
- Recorded the influential duo album with the fiddler Bruce Molsky.
- Wrote the book “Banjo: An Illustrated History.”
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The Hartford String BandPlayed on recordings with The Hartford String Band
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Bruce Molsky and Bob CarlinPlayed on recording with Bruce Molsky and Bob Carlin
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John HartfordPlayed on recording with John Hartford