Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 – May 11, 1979) [1] was an American singer, bluegrass guitarist, and mandolinist, best known for his collaboration with banjo picker Earl Scruggs in …

Lester Flatt was an American bluegrass and country music guitarist and singer known for his collaborations with Bill Monroe and Earl Scruggs.

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Lester Flatt’s grandfatherly emceeing style, relaxed southern singing voice, solid rhythm guitar playing, and songwriting endeared him to generations of bluegrass and country music fans.

May 20, 2025 · As one half of the legendary duo Flatt & Scruggs, and a former member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, Flatt helped shape the sound and structure of bluegrass music …

Legendary bluegrass duo whose innovative instrumental prowess and drive made them the genre's first crossover stars.

Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Lester Flatt's friendly, down-home vocal style, solid rhythm guitar, and songwriting were instrumental in both creating and popularizing bluegrass music.

Flatt had a heart attack in 1967 and underwent open-heart surgery in 1975. Despite being in declining health, he continued to tour and record. He died in 1979. Flatt & Scruggs were …

Discussion includes the formation of Lester Flatt & the Nashville Grass; the development of his musical interest and style; the important influence of the Grand Ole Opry; and comments from …

As a member of the legendary Flatt and Scruggs and the Foggy Mountain Boys, Flatt did more to popularize bluegrass than almost any other musician; his group transformed the genre from a …