Eck Robertson
Alexander Campbell "Eck" Robertson (born November 20, 1887, in Delaney, Arkansas, died February 15, 1975, in Borger, Texas) was an American fiddle player, mostly known for commercially recording the first country music songs in 1922 with Henry Gilliland (1845 - 1924).
Eck Robertson | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alexander Campbell Robertson |
| Born | November 20, 1887 Delaney, Arkansas, United States |
| Origin | Amarillo, Texas |
| Died | February 15, 1975 (aged 87) Borger, Texas, United States |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, piano tuner |
| Instrument(s) | Fiddle, Banjo, Guitar |
| Years active | 1920s – 1960s |
| Labels | Victor, County |
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