Carl Martin

Carl Martin
Born: Apr 1, 1906 in Big Stone Gap, VA
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Died: May 10, 1979 in Pontiac, MI
Styles: East Coast Blues, Songster, Piedmont Blues, Vaudeville Blues, Prewar Country Blues
Biography: Carl Martin was born near Stone Gap, VA, on April 1, 1906. His main instrument was mandolin but he also mastered the guitar, and according to those who saw him perform, could play anything with strings. Martin not only performed solo, but also spent much of his career in a trio featuring Ted Bogan (guitar) ...Read full biography
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