TWO SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF EDDIE PEABODY: The Famous Banjo Player.

Peabody, Eddie.

Publication Date: 1920

About this Item

1920s. 10" x 8". Original black and white photographs. One photo comes from the workshops of Frank Jacobs Photographer, 1213 Third Ave. Seattle and the other by Murillo (unknown place). The inscription on one says "To Harold Hogue (?), Just one of my good Pals". The other says " To "Harold" One of the Boys, a Regular Fella. Every Good Wish" [Note that in this photo there is also a "white ink signature" which is as part of the photograph negative]. Both signed in ink with "Smilingly, Eddie Peabody." Each photograph is in fine condition. Eddie Peabody (1902 - 1970) was an American banjo player, instrument developer and musical entertainer whose career spanned five decades. He was the most famous plectrum banjoist of his era. His playing style was energetic, which included fast triplets, glissandos and cross-picking simulating the sound of two banjoists. He won himself the nickname "King of the Banjo", that retained the rest of his life. In 1958, Dwight D. Eisenhower awarded him a distinguished People To People Award for meritorious service in both the military and show business. In 1970, Peabody died onstage due to a brain hemorrhage at age 68.

Seller Inventory # 008891

Bibliographic Details

• Title: TWO SIGNED PHOTOGRAPHS OF EDDIE PEABODY: The Famous Banjo Player.
• Publication Date: 1920
• Binding: No Binding
• Condition: Fine
• Seller catalogs:
  • MUSICIAN SIGNED PHOTOS - Hugh Pickett Collection