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Earl Scruggs: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Earl Eugene Scruggs
Born January 6, 1924 • North Carolina
Died March 28, 2012 (aged 88) • Nashville • Tennessee
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (1998) • Grammy Award (1968)

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