Jimmy Martin

Object Details

Description
Jimmy Martin (James Henry Martin, 1927-2005) has been described as "the king" of the bluegrass lead singers. Early in his career, Martin played and wrote with Bill Monroe, and worked briefly with the Osborne Brothers. In 1955 he began to lead his own group, the Sunny Mountain Boys.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted (sitter)
Martin, Jimmy
maker
Horenstein, Henry
negative
1972
print
2003
Credit Line
Horenstein, Henry
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 8 in x 10 in; 20.32 cm x 25.4 cm
Object Name
photograph
gelatin silver print
Jimmy Martin (1927-2005) has been described as the king of the bluegrass lead singers. He worked with Bill Monroe and briefly with the Osborne Brothers. In 1955 he lead the Sunny Mountain Boys.
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