SKILLET LICKERS, THE

SKILLET LICKERS, THE (c. 1925–1931: Gid Tanner [b. James Gideon T., 1885–1960; fdl, voc]; Clayton McMichen [1900–1970; fdl, voc]; Riley Puckett [1890–1946; gtr, voc]; Land Norris [bnj]) Perhaps the greatest of the classic old-time string bands, The Skillet Lickers were also one of the most influential, thanks to their energetic recordings of dance tunes, sentimental and humorous songs, and a famous series of country-humor skits depicting a group of backwoods moonshiners. Tanner was the elder…