Wade Mainer dies at 104

Banjoist Wade Mainer, a rustic music pioneer who got his begin in North Carolina's mountain tops and discovered music among Michigan's industry died Monday at his home in Genesee County's Flint Township, about 60 miles northwest of Detroit. He was 104. Mainer is credited with inventing the 2-finger banjo picking style that paved the way in which for that bluegrass era. Mainer recorded for many labels and together with through the South within the nineteen thirties. Within the nineteen fifties he gone to live in the Flint area, where he place the banjo under his mattress. He labored for Vehicle in the region for 18 years. Mainer came back to music to another music performer convinced the born-again Christian he can use his talents to recognition God. A memorial is placed for Friday in Michigan. Contact the range newsroom at news@variety.com