David Holt Interview: Cordell Kemp on Banjo Tricks

David Holt interviewed and recorded Cordell Kemp October 13, 1984 demonstrating banjo tricks invented by Uncle Dave Macon

[@jifigz]

One thing I love about music, being a big musician and music love rmyself, is the amount of so many great artists that are never famous, well-known, or otherwise recognized. Just local gems that may, or may not, play for others in public places or disclose their talents. I love banjo and this is the first time I have ever seen or heard this man, but I love him too. And Mr. David Holt of course

[@piekielrl]

Hint to viewers: Use the settings icon to change the playback speed to 1/2 or 1/4 to see what he's doing more clearly. Also, Wade Mainer did some of these moves.

[@BluegrassCamaroAdam]

That's why I all ways cherish the honor an privilege to get to jam with some of the old timers like that. Not only to they bring a level of down to earth class but they're never to good to jam with someone of basic skill or show you everything they Know. Good post
God Bless

[@Jan_Christian_Gjems]

Thanks for posting! Great stuff.

[@Labrabob]

Thanks, very nice.

[@Genetherapy3232]

Wow

[@gent30x]

Wait a minute!!! GREAT STUFF -

[@peatymalt8879]

my buddy W Frank can do that stuff all night, and not only on the banjo, but the guitar and fiddle too.

[@Grizzlydipper6901]

Good ole hoggtown TN best place in the world

[@ProfesserLuigi]

Banjos gotta be some hardy instruments to take all that tossing around.

[@Fozzymaple]

It's too bad that Cordell and TH-cam (or internet video) didn't coexist.

[@Popcorn_Kernel]

He learned from Uncle Dave. Leroy Troy Learned from Cordell. And I learned from Leroy.