Banjo genius Earl Scruggs died yesterday at 88 years old. He was one of the top innovators in American music, and will be missed. Banjo innovator, music pioneer Earl Scruggs dies at 88 | Reuters
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I never knew my maternal grandfather. He died when my mom was 2 weeks old. I never knew anything about him. I posted a tribute to him (Earl) on my facebook page last night. My grandma replied, "He was one of your grandpa's favorites." Gave me chills.