Eric Clapton himself called Roscoe his favorite country musician, and for good reason—that high lonesome sound never sounded higher or more lonesome than it did when this old-timer played. Here are... more

That title comes from a Bob Dylan quote about Roscoe, who was one of his favorite musicians. Roscoe's high 'n' lonesome voice and strong self-accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and harmonica made... more

This 1975 LP was taped in Holcomb's home in east Kentucky by John Cohen, the man who coined the term "high and lonesome" to describe Holcomb's voice. He backs his earthy vocals with some mighty fine... more

This album presents two musicians whose experiences are similar-both play banjo, usually locally at community social functions, and come from farming backgrounds-but whose playing styles are... more

This third Folkways production featuring Roscoe Holcomb follows Mountain Music of Kentucky (FW02317) and The Music of Roscoe Holcomb and Wade Ward (FW2363). All three albums describe the social,... more