Johnny Gimble
American country music fiddler (1926–2015) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Paul Gimble (May 30, 1926 – May 9, 2015)[1] was an American country musician associated with Western swing. Gimble was considered one of the most important fiddlers in the genre.[2] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1999 in the early influences category as a member of Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys.
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Johnny Gimble | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | John Paul Gimble |
Born | (1926-05-30)May 30, 1926 Tyler, Texas, U.S. |
Died | May 9, 2015(2015-05-09) (aged 88) Dripping Springs, Texas, U.S. |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, fiddler |
Years active | 1938–2015 |
Labels | CMH Records |
Website | Official website |
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Gimble was posthumously inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2018.[3]