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Born on May 10, 1909 in Nickelsville, Virginia, United States, Maybelle Carter was a singer, banjoist and guitarist. Maybelle Carter died on October 23, 1978 at the age of 69. Listed accolades include Virginia Women in History.
My Take
Maybelle Carter is one of those figures whose influence dwarfs her fame. The fact that an entire guitar technique, the Carter scratch, bears her name tells you everything: she didn't just play country music, she rewired how the instrument worked, dragging the guitar from the rhythm section into the spotlight. What moves me most is how unassuming it all was, a woman from rural Virginia quietly laying the foundation that generations of artists would build on. She is rightly called "Mother" Maybelle, and I think of her as the patient, steady root of an entire American musical tradition. Pure, earned reverence.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Maybelle Carter
- Name (Japanese)
- メイベル・カーター
- Reading
- めいべる・かーたー
- Born
- May 10, 1909 – October 23, 1978
- Origin
- Nickelsville, Virginia, United States
- Occupation
- singer / banjoist / guitarist / songwriter / recording artist
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rooster
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Virginia Women in History
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Frequently asked questions
When was Maybelle Carter born?
Born May 10, 1909.
When did Maybelle Carter die?
Died October 23, 1978, aged 69.
Where was Maybelle Carter from?
Maybelle Carter was from Nickelsville, Virginia, United States.
What did Maybelle Carter do?
Maybelle Carter worked as singer, banjoist, guitarist, songwriter, recording artist.
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