CROOK BROTHERS

CROOK BROTHERS ( Herman C. , b. Scottsboro, Tenn., December 2, 1898–June 10, 1988 [hca]; Matthew C., b. Scottsdale, Tenn., June 13, 1896–July 1964 [hca]; Lewis Cr., b. Trousdale County, Tenn., May 30, 1909–April 12, 1997 [bnj, gtr, voc]) This long-lived country string band were among the first performers on The Grand Ole Opry radio broadcast. Like DR. HUMPHREY BATE , another early Opry star, Herman and Matthew Crook played the harmonica, an instrument that was very popular at the turn of the…