With gracious permission by Eddie Peabody's son George, I proudly present the second volume of classic Eddie Peabody recordings - available for the first time since they were originally issued on 78rpm record ! A snap-shot of popular music from the 1920's by the leading banjoist, showman and entertainer of his time.
by Sean Moyses
Eddie Peabody, the "King of the banjo", was not only a superb banjoist but also a great showman who really defined how plectrum banjo could be played "chord melody" style. He reached national fame in America during the mid 1920's by recording for many companies and offered them a cheap way of producing a record by playing melody, initially alone with a singer and later with piano accompaniment and singing himself . Eddie started to develop his unique solo technique as early as 1920, soon after he left the U.S. Navy submarine service. Although known as a solo artist, he also toured with his pal banjo playing Jimmy Maisel and during the mid 1920's conducted and performed with his own