Herschel Sizemore
Best known for
Mandolin
Herschel Sizemore was an American bluegrass mandolinist.
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- Born in 1935 and raised in Leighton, Alabama.
- Played with the Dixie Gentlemen, with Jimmy Martin, and with the Shenandoah Cut-Ups.
- Was one of the early mandolinists to develop a personal style distinct from that of Bill Monroe.
- Wrote the widely played tune “Rebecca” and died in 2022.
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Bill Harrell and the VirginiansPlayed on recording with Bill Harrell and the Virginians
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Del McCoury and the Dixie PalsPlayed on recording with Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals
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Herschel SizemorePlayed on recording with Herschel Sizemore
