This 1975 LP was taped in Holcomb's home in east Kentucky by John Cohen, the man who coined the term "high and lonesome" to describe Holcomb's voice. He backs his earthy vocals with some mighty fine... more

Eric Clapton himself called Roscoe his favorite country musician, and for good reason—that high lonesome sound never sounded higher or more lonesome than it did when this old-timer played. Here are... more

That title comes from a Bob Dylan quote about Roscoe, who was one of his favorite musicians. Roscoe's high 'n' lonesome voice and strong self-accompaniment on banjo, fiddle, guitar and harmonica made... more