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What instrument is Earl Scruggs famous for playing?

  • Guitar

  • Fiddle

  • Banjo

  • Harmonica

Answer

The banjo, characterized by its distinctive circular body and twangy sound, holds a special place in American music history thanks to the legendary Earl Scruggs. Scruggs revolutionized the instrument and brought bluegrass music to prominence through his pioneering three-finger picking technique, forever etching his name in the annals of music and earning him the moniker "Father of Bluegrass Banjo."
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