Crockett's Kentucky Mountaineers

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Although their origin was similar to other Kentucky family string bands, John “Dad” Crockett and his children were able to find success as professional musicians after moving to California. Their experience working in both radio and vaudeville helped them refine their sound and expand their repertoire beyond traditional Kentucky mountain music. Nowhere is that more apparent than their classic record “Little Rabbit,” recorded in New York City for Crown Records. This tune may be straight from the mountains, but the execution shows a level of sophistication not often heard in such music. The playing is flawless, with the kind of tight interaction between fiddle and banjo that comes from being intuitively in sync. Although it is not bluegrass, it certainly provides some foreshadowing and shows that fast-paced Kentucky string band music was ready to evolve to that next stage. The inclusion of Jew’s harp in some sections of the song is a fun and entertaining touch and a welcome addition to the usual string band instruments. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.

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albums

R. Crumb's Heroes Of Blues, Jazz & Country

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Kentucky Mountain Music, Part 1

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The Cornshucker's Frolic Vol. 1: Downhome Music And Entertainment From The American Countryside

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Rough Guide To Jimmie Rodgers

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Rompin & Stompin

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Kentucky Mountain Music, Part 2

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r. Crumb's Heroes

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Kentucky Mountain Music, Part 3

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Kentucky Mountain Music, Part 7

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Kentucky Mountain Music, Part 6

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Kentucky Mountain Music Disc 6

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Kentucky Mountain Music Disc 2

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