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Banjo Man

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William J. Ball of Bristol is regarded by many of his admirers as being the world's greatest exponent of the classic ' finger style ' banjo. Yet he has never sought fame or fortune from his playing, and almost prefers his piano. Aged 68, he has retired from his job as a warehouseman and talks to Hugh Sykes about his music and admiration for the great Joe Morley. He meets a couple of friends too. one of them quite unexpectedly.
Producer GWYN RICHARDS BBC Birmingham

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William J. Ball
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Hugh Sykes
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Joe Morley.
Source: Radio Times

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