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Henry Bandy
Born:  December 12, 1876
Died:  December 17, 1943
WSM Grand Ole Opry

About The Artist

W.M. Bandy was a well-known 'display fiddler' from Petroleum, Kentucky. When he appeared on the Opry in the early days, he would ride the train. Charles Wolfe has more details about Mr. Bandy and his early Opry tenurein his book "A Good Natured Riot" in Chapter Five.

Credits & Sources

  • A Good-Natured Riot; Charles K. Wolfe, 1999, Country Music Foundation Press, Vanderbuilt University Press, ISBN: 0-8265-1331-X