Record #:

4496

Author(s):

Sharpe, Bill

Abstract:

Traditional musicians abound in the mountains. Seventeen-year-old Josh Goforth of Madison County is one example. He started playing the piano at age four and later mastered many instruments, including mandolin, banjo, guitar, and fiddle. He also writes music and plays in a number of bands. He plans to go to college to study music education, then return home to teach marching band.

Source:

NC Arts (NoCar Oversize NX 1 N22x), Vol. 13 Issue 2, Winter 1999, p5, il

Subject(s):

Goforth, Josh; Musicians--Madison County