Died On This Date (June 24, 2009) Bill Harrell / Bluegrass Picker

Bill Harrell
September 14, 1934 – June 24, 2009

Bill Harrell was a bluegrass pioneer who helped build the scene in the acoustic music Washington DC/Baltimore area.  He began playing the guitar as a child and by the time he was in college, bluegrass was his music of choice.  Over the years, Harrell performed and recorded with many of the areas great players.  He’s also performed on Porter Wagoner’s and Jimmy Dean’s television programs.  He died following a stroke at the age of 74.

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