If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. There is no way to achieve that old-fashioned Appalachian ...

Pete Seeger with his banjo in 2004 (AP/Rebecca J. Rosen) When I think of Pete Seeger, who passed away early this morning at the age of 94, in my mind he is never empty-handed. Always, always, always, ...

After 50 years of strumming, he and his band won bluegrass' top award. Oct. 7, 2011 — -- From the early days as a "Saturday Night Live" guest host to his film career, Steve Martin's life has been ...

A 10-part limited series from Wondrium has the celebrated performer exploring the little-recognized historical roots of the banjo... and its tangled journey as the quintessential American instrument ...

Pop superstar Beyoncé released "Texas Hold 'Em" a few weeks ago and it features an instrument that she had never emphasized before. This hit song, on her new (and hugely popular) Cowboy Carter album, ...

For longtime fans who remember his stand-up act from the '70s, Steve Martin's love for the banjo is not that surprising. Early in his career, Martin's often manic routine included satirical songs ...

Comedy Legend talks his love for banjo music, the annual Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Prize, and his upcoming projects. By Rob LeDonne It was nine years ago when comedy legend Steve Martin and ...