Merle Travis

Merle Robert Travis·

United States· Rosewood

American country and western singer, songwriter, musician, cartoonist, cinema actor, composer and guitarist, born 29 November 1917 in Rosewood, Kentucky and died 20 October 1983 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. Merle was the originator of the "Travis Style" guitar pickin'. a method similar to piano stride. This style was further developed by other guitarists, most famously Chet Atkins. (BMI IPI #: 30988962) Acted in the movie From Here To Eternity. Regular on TV's Hometown Jamboree and Town Hall Party. Inducted into the C&W Hall of Fame in 1977.

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Cowboy Hit Parade

The Merle Travis Guitar

Walkin' The Strings

Travis

Songs Of The Coal Mines

Merle Travis & Joe Maphis

Merle Travis Also Starring The Renfro Valley Pioneers

Strictly Guitar

Will The Circle Be Unbroken

The Atkins-Travis Traveling Show

Merle's Boogie Woogie

The Merle Travis Story

Country Guitar Giants

Light Singin' & Heavy Pickin'

Travis Pickin'

Farm & Home Hour

Rough, Rowdy And Blue

The Legend Of Merle Travis

Merle Travis In Boston 1959

Merle Travis