Earl Scruggs came on board with Bill Monroe in October 1945, and the very first tune they recorded together was “Heavy Traffic Ahead,” a moment that helped set what would later be called bluegrass on a whole new path | Tony Trischka
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Earl Scruggs came on board with Bill Monroe in October 1945, and the very first tune they recorded together was “Heavy Traffic Ahead,” a moment that helped set what would
Tony Trischka. Tony Trischka · Original audio. Earl Scruggs came on board with Bill Monroe in October 1945, and the very first tune they recorded together was “Heavy Traffic Ahead,” a moment that helped set what would later be called bluegrass on a whole new path
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