Lester Flatt
American singer-songwriter (1914–1979)
Died aged 64GeminiUnited States
Biography
Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 – May 11, 1979) was an American singer, bluegrass guitarist, and mandolinist, best known for his collaboration with banjo picker Earl Scruggs in the duo Flatt and Scruggs.
Flatt's career spanned multiple decades, breaking out as a member of Bill Monroe's band during the 1940s and including multiple solo and collaboration works exclusive of Scruggs. He first reached a mainstream audience through his performance on "The Ballad of Jed Clampett", the theme for the network television series The Beverly Hillbillies, in the early 1960s.
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Career highlights
Genres
- country music
Instruments
- guitar
- voice
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Gladys Stacey
Awards & honours (1)
- Grammy Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Lester Flatt
- How old was Lester Flatt?
- Lester Flatt died on May 11, 1979 at the age of 64.
- When is Lester Flatt's birthday?
- Lester Flatt was born on June 19, 1914.
- Where was Lester Flatt born?
- Lester Flatt was born in Overton County.
- What is Lester Flatt's zodiac sign?
- Lester Flatt's zodiac sign is Gemini.
- What is Lester Flatt's nationality?
- Lester Flatt is a citizen of United States.
- What does Lester Flatt do?
- Lester Flatt is known as guitarist, singer, songwriter, musician.
- Who has Lester Flatt been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Lester Flatt's spouse is or was Gladys Stacey.
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