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Roscoe Holcomb (Roscoe Halcomb) was born on 5 September, 1912 in United States, is an American singer-songwriter. Discover Roscoe Holcomb's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
| Popular As |
Roscoe Halcomb |
| Occupation |
Miner, construction worker, farmer, musician |
| Age |
68 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
5 September, 1912 |
| Birthday |
5 September |
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| Date of death |
1 February, 1981 |
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| Nationality |
United States
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Roscoe Holcomb Height, Weight & Measurements
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Roscoe Holcomb Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Roscoe Holcomb worth at the age of 68 years old? Roscoe Holcomb’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Roscoe Holcomb's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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| Source of Income |
artist |
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Roscoe Holcomb (born Roscoe Halcomb; September 5, 1912 – February 1, 1981) was an American singer, banjo player, and guitarist from Daisy, Kentucky.
A prominent figure in Appalachian folk music, Holcomb was the inspiration for the term "high, lonesome sound", coined by folklorist and friend John Cohen.
The "high lonesome sound" term is now used to describe bluegrass singing, although Holcomb was not, strictly speaking, a bluegrass performer.
Holcomb's repertoire included old-time music, hymns, traditional music and blues ballads.
In addition to playing the banjo and guitar, he was a competent harmonica and fiddle player, and sang many of his most memorable songs a cappella.
Holcomb stated: "Up till then the blues were only inside me; Blind Lemon was the first to 'let out' the blues."
Holcomb sang in a nasal style informed by the Old Regular Baptist vocal tradition.
Bob Dylan, a fan of Holcomb, described his singing as possessing "an untamed sense of control".
He was also admired by the Stanley Brothers and Eric Clapton, who cited Holcomb as his favorite country musician.
A coal miner, construction laborer and farmer for much of his life, Holcomb was not recorded until 1958, after which his career as a professional musician was bolstered by the folk revival in the 1960s.
Holcomb gave his last live performance in 1978.
Due to what he described as injuries he sustained during his long career as a laborer, Holcomb was eventually unable to work for more than short periods, and his later income came primarily from his music.
Suffering from asthma and emphysema as a result of working in coal mines, he died in a nursing home in 1981, at the age of 68.
Holcomb is buried at the Arch Halcomb Cemetery in Leatherwood, Kentucky.
His tombstone bears his given name of Halcomb rather than Holcomb.
Holcomb's discography includes the following albums released on LP during his lifetime:
The following single-artist compilations have been released since his death:
Holcomb's work appears on many multiple-artist compilations, including the following released during his lifetime:
