Musician and songwriter Arthur Smith died on April third. He composed or collaborated on hundreds of songs but is best known for two, “Guitar Boogie” and “Feuding Banjos.”
More:
“Arthur Smith, guitarist who wrote ‘Guitar Boogie’ and ‘Duelin’ Banjos,’ dies at 93,” Terence McArdle, Washington Post
“Remembering the late great Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith,” David Menconi, Charlotte News & Observer
“Arthur Smith Dies at 93; Wrote ‘Dueling Banjos,’” Daniel E. Slotnik, New York Times
“Arthur ‘Guitar Boogie’ Smith,” North Carolina History Project
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