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Dick Roberts, born October 9, 1897 - died 1966. October 9 is the 282nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (283rd in Leap years). ... Jump to: navigation, search 1897 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1966 was a common year starting on Saturday (link goes to calendar) // Events January January 1 - In a coup, Colonel Jean-Bédel Bokassa ousts president David Dacko and takes over the Central African Republic. ...


Acclaimed banjo and guitar professional player.


He substituted for Harper Goff with the Firehouse Five Plus Two when the latter had to leave the band because of his increasing engagements with Walt Disney's cartoon and movie productions. Harper Goff (born March 16, 1911 in Fort Collins, Colorado, died March 3, 1993) was an artist, musician, and actor. ...


Founded with Red Roundtree and led The Banjo Kings, one of the best American banjo bands.


Appeared in the movie "Banjo On My Knee" (1936).



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