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   Message 588 of 2,344   
   Kevin to John Anderson   
   Re: Steve Martin and banjo   
   06 Jan 05 01:48:32   
   
   From: kcushman@twmi.rr.com   
      
   I had an opportunity to hear and see Steve perform his early comedy   
   routines. He played the banjo for several tunes in the routine, and although   
   I didn't really appreciate it at the time, he was excellent. It was his   
   "serious" moment to two in his routine.   
      
      
   "John Anderson"  wrote in message   
   news:x%ACd.73337$k25.45223@attbi_s53...   
   > Steve Martin banjo picker.   
   > I have not heard a lot of his picking, but   
   > bluegrass people in my area say he is terrific   
   > on banjo, but does not get a lot of time to play.   
   >   
   > Here is an article by Steve on learning banjo:   
   >   
   >   
   > http://www.compleatsteve.com/essays/banjo.htm   
   >   
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