Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential… Read Full Bio ↴Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mountain Boys were an influential bluegrass band performing and recording in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s.
Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
Flatt and Scruggs met as members of Bill Monroe's band, the Blue Grass Boys in 1946. They both left that band early in 1948, and within a few months had formed their own group, the Foggy Mountain Boys. Scruggs' banjo style and Flatt's vocals gave them a distinctive sound that won them many fans. In 1955 they became members of the Grand Ole Opry. Many of the songs on their albums are credited to "Certain and Stacey". These were in fact written by Flatt and Scruggs and various other members of the Foggy Mountain Boys. Certain and Stacey are the maiden names of the wives of Flatt and Scruggs. Louise Certain, wife of Earl Scruggs and Gladys Stacey, wife of Lester Flatt.
Scruggs, who had always shown progressive tendencies, experimented on duets with saxophonist King Curtis and added songs by the likes of Bob Dylan to the group's repertoire. Flatt, a traditionalist, did not like these changes, and the group broke up in 1969. Following the breakup, Lester Flatt founded the Nashville Grass and Scruggs lead the Earl Scruggs Revue. Flatt died in 1979, while Scruggs continued to perform until his death in March 2012. Flatt and Scruggs were elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1985
Flatt & Scruggs may be best known however as the performers of "The Ballad of Jed Clampit" the theme song from the sixties television show "The Beverly Hillbillies". Flatt & Scruggs made cameo appearances on the "The Beverly Hillbillies" as well.
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Lester Flatt & Earl Scruggs Lyrics
Ballad of Jed Clampett Come and listen to a story 'bout a man named…
Down the Road Now down the road just a mile or two Lives a…
Flint Hill Special Tis sweet to be remembered on a bright or gloomy…
Footprints in the Snow Now some folks like the summertime when the they can…
I Know What it Means to be Lonesome I know what it means to be lonesome And I know…
I Wonder Where You are Tonight Tonight I'm sad my heart is weary Wondering if I'm wrong…
Little Darlin' Pal of Mine In the night, while you lay sleeping Dreaming of your…
Rolling in My Sweet Baby's Arms I ain't gonna work on the railroad I ain't gonna work…
Salty Dog Blues Standin' on the corner with the low down blues Is a…
Take This Hammer Take this hammer, carry it to the captain Take this hammer,…
The Martha White Theme Now you bake right (uh-huh) with Martha White (yes, ma'am) …
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Lester Flatt:
Ballad of Jed Clampett Ome and listen to my story 'bout a man named…
Down The Road Now down the road just a mile or two Lives a…
Salty Dog Blues Standin' on the corner with the low down blues Is a…
We also have lyrics for these tracks by Earl Scruggs:
Down The Road Now down the road just a mile or two Lives a…
Salty Dog Blues Standin' on the corner with the low down blues Is a…