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Ruby Brooks

Banjo player

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Born: 1861
Died: February 10, 1906
Birthplace: Stamford
Place of death: New York City
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: banjoist

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Ruby Brooks was an American banjoist, composer, and pioneer recording artist, sometimes called "King of Banjoists." He was influential on later banjo players such as Fred Van Eps.

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Sex or gender: male
Cause of death: esophageal cancer
Instrument: banjo
Given name: Ruby
Manner of death: natural causes
Label: Columbia Records
Edison Records
Family name: Brooks

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