The Foggy Mountain Boys

The Foggy Mountain Boys was a pioneering bluegrass band led by banjo player and singer Lester Flatt. Active mainly from the 1940s to the 1960s, they popularized traditional American bluegrass music through energetic instrumentation and tight vocal harmonies. The band played a key role in shaping the genre’s sound, blending folk, country, and old-time music. Their performances and recordings influenced countless musicians and helped bring bluegrass to national prominence, making them one of the most iconic acts in American roots music history.