Banjoman (1975)
Directed by Richard Gilbert Abramson / Michael Varhol
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
The legendary co-founder of bluegrass, Earl Scruggs (the other co-founder was his longtime partner, Lester Flatt) is seen performing here with the Earl Scruggs Review and a number of other performers, in a concert given in his honor in 1975. The performers who gathered to honor him include The Byrds, Doc & Merle Watson, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Joan Baez, and Ramblin' Jack Elliott. Concert footage is interwoven with reminiscences and testimonials to this remarkable musician.