ART STAMPER

• From Hindman, Kentucky.
• One of bluegrass music’s pioneering fiddle players.
• As a teen, he began professional career working with Jim and Jesse and The Sauceman Brothers.
• Early 1950’s, worked with the Stanley Brothers and recorded some of their classic songs.
• 1956, worked with Red Allen and the Osborne Brothers.
• Late fifties, quit music to become a hairdresser in Louisville, KY. Re-emerged in early 80’s to work with the Goins Brothers.
• 1982, recorded an album titled Lost Fiddler (County) after the nickname he picked up after returning to music.
• 2000, released Goodbye Girls I’m Going to Boston album (County).
• 2004, recieved the Distinguished Achievement Award from the IBMA.
• 2004, released Wake Up Darlin Corey album (County).
• Died January, 2005 of throat cancer.