Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs are known as pioneers of bluegrass music and their band, the Foggy Mountain Boys, is considered one of the most iconic groups in the genre's history.
From the Opry stage to an early morning show on WSM to syndicated television, Flatt, Scruggs and The Foggy Mountain Boys were an integral part of the country music entity.
While it’s hard to spin the breakup of a legendary act as a completely positive development, there are at least two reasons to be thankful that Flatt and Scruggs parted ways.
Marty Stuart's new album, 'Nashville, Volume 1: Tear the Woodpile Down,' continues to take the singer down his journey of rediscovering country music.
"It would be full of country music," Marty tells The Boot with a smile. "It's wonderful music...
He looks like a rockabilly singer in a Porter Wagoner rhinestone suit. When it comes to the bottom line, however, it's hard to describe the scope of Marty Stuart's career and influence in country music. He's worked for Johnny Cash and Lester Flatt...