Raymond Fairchild
Musician · b. 1939
Best known for
Banjo
Raymond Fairchild was an American bluegrass banjo player from Maggie Valley, North Carolina.
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- Born in 1939, he was of Cherokee heritage and grew up in the Great Smoky Mountains.
- Performed for many years in a trio with the Crowe Brothers.
- Was renowned for his fast, intricate banjo playing and won many championship awards.
- Opened the Maggie Valley Opry House and died in 2019.
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Ralph Stanley and Raymond FairchildPlayed on recording with Ralph Stanley and Raymond Fairchild
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The Crowe BrothersPlayed on recording with The Crowe Brothers