Lester Raymond Flatt (June 19, 1914 – May 11, 1979) [1] was an American bluegrass guitarist and mandolinist, best known for his collaboration with banjo picker Earl Scruggs in the duo Flatt and Scruggs.

Singer and guitarist Lester Flatt and banjo player Earl Scruggs, both of whom had been members of Bill Monroe's band, the Bluegrass Boys, from 1945 to 1948, formed the duo in 1948. Flatt and Scruggs are viewed by music historians as one of the premier bluegrass groups in …

Lester Flatt’s grandfatherly emceeing style, relaxed southern singing voice, solid rhythm guitar playing, and songwriting endeared him to generations of bluegrass and country music fans.

Lester Flatt (born June 19, 1914, Duncan’s Chapel, near Sparta, Tenn., U.S.—died May 11, 1979, Nashville, Tenn.) was an American bluegrass and country music guitarist and singer. He worked in textile mills until the late 1930s, when he and his wife, Gladys, began performing as a duo.

Lester Flatt was born on June 19, 1914 in Overton County, Tennessee, USA. He was an actor and composer, known for A Prairie Home Companion (2006), Dutch (1991) and Finding North (1998). He was married to Gladys Flatt. He died on May 11, 1979 in Nashville, Tennessee, USA.

Jun 19, 2014 · Lester Raymond Flatt, the singer and guitarist (and occasional mandolin player), first came to prominence as a member of Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys in 1945. He was one of nine children. Young Lester Flatt was taught by his father to play the drop-thumb frailing banjo style, but could never master it so he quit to divert his energies elsewhere.

Lester Raymond Flatt (1914-1979) was a prominent figure in bluegrass music, known for his role as a vocalist, guitarist, and composer. Born in Sparta, Tennessee, Flatt showcased his musical talent from a young age, learning guitar from his father and performing at school and church. He initially worked in a silk mill but transitioned to music full-time due to health issues.

Full name: Lester Raymond Flatt. Guitarist and lead singer for Bill Monroe’s Blue Grass Boys, 1945-early 1948. In 1948 teamed with Earl Scruggs to form the Foggy Mountain Boys.

Jun 19, 2019 · Bluegrass legend and mandolin player extraordinaire, Lester Flatt lived an incredible life and career, shaped by incredible performances.

Oct 8, 2017 · Tenor and guitarist Lester Flatt is best know as half of the famous duo Flatt and Scruggs, credited for pioneering and popularizing bluegrass music. Born in rural Overton County, Flatt moved with his family to Sparta in White County when he was nine years old.