Sound Check Music Blog

Today, we remember bluegrass badass Earl Scruggs by reflecting on his life through his music.

Webster’s Dictionary defines ‘bluegrass’ as ‘see hear Earl Scruggs.’   We do so below.

Earl Scruggs – “Foggy Mountain Breakdown”

Earl Scruggs and Lester Flat – “Cripple Creek”

Earl Scruggs and Lester Flat – “Roll in My Sweet Baby’s Arms”

Earl Scruggs and Doc Watson – “John Hardy”

Earl Scruggs and Bela Fleck – “Home Sweet Home”

RIP Earl Scruggs (January 6, 1924 – March 28, 2012). You were truly a music pioneer.