Onie Wheeler
Musician · 1921–1984
Best known for
Bass
Onie Wheeler was an American country and bluegrass harmonica player and singer.
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- Born on November 10, 1921, in Missouri; died on May 26, 1984.
- Recorded for Sun and Columbia Records.
- Used the harmonica as his main instrument after an Army hand injury, including as the harmonica player behind Flatt and Scruggs.
- Joined Roy Acuff's band in 1962 and had the country hit “John's Been Shucking My Corn” in 1973.
