FORRESTER, HOWDY
(1922–1987)
FORRESTER, HOWDY (b. Howard Wilson F., Vernon, Tenn., March 31, 1922–August 1, 1987) Forrester did much to popularize the so-called Texas or show fiddle style, a tradition that began with players like ECK ROBERTSON and continues today in the hands of players like MARK O'CONNOR . It is characterized by rich melodic variation, a slight jazz influence, long-bow rather than short-bow playing (playing several notes per bow stroke rather than changing bow direction for each note), and flashy…