Sid Harkreader

American musician (1898–1988)

PersonDied aged 90humanQ7507809

Born: February 26, 1898
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Died: March 19, 1988
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Birthplace: Gladeville
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: fiddler

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Sidney Johnson "Fiddlin' Sid" Harkreader was an American old-time fiddle player and string band leader. He was an early member of the Grand Ole Opry, at first accompanying banjoist Uncle Dave Macon and later performing on the program with his own band. In the 1940s, Harkreader formed and briefly toured with the Western band "The Round-Up Gang" before returning again to the Opry.

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Sex or gender: male
Given name: Sid
Genre: old-time music
Instrument: fiddle
Label: Vocalion Records
Start of work period: 1924

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