Odus Maggard, the only banjo pupil of the legendary Dock Boggs, was born in Perry County, Kentucky in 1915; Roberts in Wise County, Virginia in 1912. They had a brief musical career in the late 30's, breaking up soon after this recording session They spent their later years in Tennessee, Maggard as a barber in Kingsport, Roberts as a construction worker in Clinton.
The Southern Melody Boys: Odus Maggard, vocal, banjo; Woodrow Roberts, vocal, guitar.
Charlotte, NC 2/37 Bluebird B-7057
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