STANLEY, ROBA
(1910–1986)
STANLEY, ROBA (b. Gwinnett County, Ga., 1910–June 8, 1986) Roba Stanley was an early country guitarist and vocalist who made a handful of recordings in her teen years, then retired from the musical scene. Her records were rediscovered in the 1970s by old-time music enthusiasts, and she was belatedly recognized as one of the pioneers of old-time country music. The daughter of country fiddler Rob Stanley (c. 1859–c. 1935), Roba was raised on a farm in north Georgia. She showed an early talent as…