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Jimmy Byrd

Guitarist. Began work as a professional musician in 1941 at age 13. Member of Paul Howard's band, the Arkansas Cotton Pickers. As a member of Howard's band he was a regular Grand Ole Opry performer during the early 1940s. -- From the description of Oral history interview with Jimmy Byrd; 1986 August 15; interview conducted by John W. Rumble. 1986 Aug. 15. (Country Music Foundation, Library & Media Center). WorldCat record id: 58840849

Born: 1937, Pauls Valley

Occupation(s): guitarist
Associated Place(s): United States

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