I have a banjo my great granfather obtained around 1900 from New York. How do I find information about it?

All I distinguish is it came from a famous Banjo player, I just don't know who. Any information to how I could maybe find out would be helpful.

famous banjo player was in the navy in 1942?

he was an administrator enertaind recrutis at great lakes nts

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Local Guitar Legend Mel Bay Added to Walk of Fame Riverfront Times (blog)
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Jazz concert features Triple Play with Dave Brubeck Albany Times Union
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Saxophonist Bill Evans: Music is Music JazzTimes Magazine
Saxophonist Bill Evans: Music is Music JazzTimes Magazine JazzTimes MagazineSaxophonist Bill Evans: Music is MusicJazzTimes MagazineMy banjo instrumentalist is young, he's new, my drummer Josh Dion who plays in my group is also young. I love them. I love to monkeyshines with young musicians and have the opportunity to bring them out. GSC: Bring out, you say and what about bringing up?

Steve Martin's back with a banjo on his knee GoErie.com
Steve Martin's back with a banjo on his kneeGoErie.com"The banjo was part of that fashion, and I heard it and loved it. Those folk groups led me to Earl Scruggs and the other great three-finger players. I started buying up every banjo time I could find." Martin incorporated the banjo into his stand-up and more »




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