The Denver Post

Arthur Smith, who wrote “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos,” dies

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arthur Smith, a trailblazing guitarist and banjoist who wrote and recorded “Guitar Boogie” and “Dueling Banjos,” the latter heard in the ...
Texas Monthly

Boogie Woogie May Be Texas’s Most Influential Musical Export

You’ve probably heard of boogie woogie. Its distinctive bass riffs pop up in Lead Belly’s guitar playing, Elvis Presley’s version of Otis Blackwell’s “All ...
The Washington Post

Arthur Smith, guitarist who wrote ‘Guitar Boogie’ and ‘Duelin’ Banjos,’ dies at 93

Arthur Smith, a trail-blazing guitarist and banjoist who wrote and recorded “Guitar Boogie” and “Duelin’ Banjos,” the latter heard in the acclaimed movie “Deliverance,” and influenced the Beatles, ...
insider.si.edu

Blues Series, Vol. 1: Blind Willie McTell and his Twelve String Guitar: Atlanta Twelve String [sound recording]

Notes by Simon A. Napier on insert. Performer(s): Blind Willie McTell, vocals, guitar. Production notes: Recorded: Atlanta, Ga., 1949. Table of contents Kill it kid --The razor ball --Little Delia ...