Clarence Remus Wilson was a Rosine, Kentucky farmer[1] who also played the fiddle and five-string banjo.[2] He has been called one of the "greats" of hillbilly music, along with James "Uncle Pen" Vandiver, Kennedy Jones, and Bill Monroe.[3] He also played with Blues musician Arnold Schultz,[4] when Schultz was in town. There is a photo of Schultz and Wilson sitting outside on folding chairs, posing with their instruments, Schultz with his guitar and Wilson with his fiddle.[5]
Clarence Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Clarence Remus Wilson |
| Origin | Ohio County, Kentucky, US |
| Genres | Old-time music |
| Occupation(s) | Artist, musician |
| Instruments | Fiddle, Banjo |
| Years active | 1920s |
References edit
- ^ United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, Fourteenth Census of the United States: 1920 Population, Kentucky, Ohio County Rosine Precinct, (1920) p. 18B
- ^ Smith, Richard D. "Can't You Hear Me Callin', The Life of Bill Monroe, Father of Bluegrass". The New York Times. Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ Thomason, Kathy and Don (February 6, 2008). "Arnold Schultz". Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ Thomason, Kathy and Don (February 6, 2008). "Arnold Schultz". Retrieved September 14, 2010.
- ^ Dawidoff, Nicholas, In the Country of Country (1997) p. 11
External links edit
- Page with photo of Arnold Schultz (left) and Clarence Wilson (right). Identification in this photo is from the book, In the Country of Country, by Nicholas Dawidoff.
- The above link has the commentary. Here's the actual photo.
- Bill Monroe biography that tells of Clarence Wilson's strong relationship with the Monroe family, especially James "Uncle Pen" Vandiver.
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