GRAVES, BUCK/UNCLE JOSH
(*1928)
GRAVES, BUCK/UNCLE JOSH (b. Burckett K. G., Tellico Plains [some sources give Tellico Springs], Tenn., September 27, 1928) Graves, one of the most talented DOBRO players in the BLUEGRASS style, is famed for his work with FLATT AND SCRUGGS . He was also a fine country comedian, taking Uncle Josh as his comedic name. Graves was nine years old when he heard country musician Cliff Carlisle of THE CARLISLE BROTHERS playing an exotic instrument: the Dobro. Carlisle's command of the instrument and his…