Roy Smeck

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Roy Smeck (born Leroy Smeck, 6 February 1900 – 5 April 1994) was an American musician. His skill on the banjo, guitar, steel guitar, and especially the ukulele earned him the nickname "Wizard of the Strings." Born in Reading, Pennsylvania, Smeck started on the vaudeville circuit. His style was influenced by Eddie Lang, Ikey Robinson, banjoist Harry Reser, and steel guitarist Sol Hoopii. Smeck could not sing well, so he developed novelty dances and trick playing to supplement his act. On 15 April 1923, Stringed Harmony, a short film starrin...read more

While we danced at the mardigras When will you know Goodnight sweetheart Take me back to my boots and sadle I aint got nobody Beautiful Honky tonk guitar Toot toot toosie Chinatown my chinatown Some of these days Carioca I miss a little miss South of the border Maria elena Amapola Crying for the carolines Aloha oe Twelfth rag It happened on the beach at bali bali The waltz you saved for me

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