Fiddlin' John Carson

Fiddlin' John Carson
Background information
Birth nameJohn Carson
BornMarch 23, 1868
Fannin County, Georgia, United States
DiedDecember 11, 1949(1949-12-11) (aged 81)
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
GenresOld-time music, country
Occupation(s)Musician, singer
InstrumentFiddle
Years active1920s – 1930s

"Fiddlin'" John Carson (March 23, 1868 – December 11, 1949) was an American musician and singer who is widely considered to be one of the early pioneers of country music.