Frank Proffitt

Frank Noah Proffitt (June 1, 1913 – November 24, 1965) was an Appalachian Old-time banjo player and ballad singer known for his role in the preservation and popularization of the folk song "Tom Dooley." He contributed to the documentation of traditional Appalachian music through his work with several folk collectors, and his repertoire and recordings played an influential role in the mid-20th-century American folk revival.

Last Wisps of the Old Ways: North Carolina Mountain Singing - 2021-11-05T00:00:00.000000Z

A Living Tradition: Selections from Folk-Legacy Records - 2019-07-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Appleseed's 21st Anniversary: Roots and Branches - 2018-10-19T00:00:00.000000Z

American Folk Heros (6 Original Albums) - 2014-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Deliverance - 2011-03-07T00:00:00.000000Z

High Atmosphere: Ballads And Banjo Tunes From Virginia And North Carolina - 1975-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Memorial Album - 1968-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Frank Proffitt Sings Folk Songs - 1962-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Frank Proffitt of Reese, North Carolina - 1962-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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