Merle Travis
One of the most influential country guitarists, Merle Travis inaugurated a cross-picking style of guitar playing in the 1930s and '40s that was forever after known as "Travis picking" and became a standard technique in country, folk, and rock. His guitar mastery sometimes overshadows his songwriting; born in Kentucky mining country, Travis wrote the miner's laments "Dark as a Dungeon" and "Sixteen Tons," both of which became country standards. Travis made his final recordings for the CMH label in the late '70s and died of a heart attack in 1983.
Country Music's Two Guitar Greats
Merle Travis
Sundazed Music Inc., 2005
1 CD
Boogie Woogie Cowboy
Merle Travis
Country Routes (UK), 2003
1 CD
In Boston, 1959
Merle Travis
Rounder Select, 2003
1 CD
Country Guitar Giants
Merle Travis
CMH Records, 2003
1 CD
The Very Best of Merle Travis
Merle Travis
Varese Sarabande (USA), 2002
1 CD
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
Capitol/EMI Records, 2002
2 CD
Red, White & Bluegrass (CMH)
Various Artists
CMH Records, 2001
1 CD
Turn Your Radio on (1944-1965)
Merle Travis
Country Routes (UK), 1998
1 CD
