Lester Flatt

Summary

Lester Flatt is a human^[1]. Born in Overton County^[2], he… he was born on June 19, 1914^[3]. He passed away in Nashville^[4]. He died on May 11, 1979^[5]. He worked as a guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and songwriter^[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).^[9]

Key Facts

• Lester Flatt was born in Overton County^[2].
• Lester Flatt passed away in Nashville^[4].
• Lester Flatt was born on June 19, 1914^[3].
• Lester Flatt died on May 11, 1979^[5].
• Burial took place at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery^[10].
• Among Lester Flatt's spouses was Gladys Stacey^[11].
• Lester Flatt held citizenship in United States^[12].
• English was Lester Flatt's native language^[13].
• Lester Flatt worked as a guitarist^[6].
• Lester Flatt's professions included singer^[7].
• Lester Flatt worked as a songwriter^[8].
• Lester Flatt received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[14].
• Lester Flatt was a member of Flatt and Scruggs^[15].
• Lester Flatt is recorded as male^[16].
• Lester Flatt's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Lester Flatt's genre is country music^[18].
• Lester Flatt's Commons category is recorded as Lester Flatt^[19].
• The cause of death was heart failure^[20].
• Lester Flatt's family name is recorded as Flatt^[21].
• Lester Flatt's given name is recorded as Lester^[22].
• Lester Flatt's given name is recorded as Raymond^[23].
• Lester Flatt's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[24].
• Lester Flatt's instrument is recorded as guitar^[25].
• Lester Flatt's instrument is recorded as voice^[26].
• Lester Flatt's partner in business or sport is recorded as Earl Scruggs^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1914-06-19^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 1979-05-11^[31]

• Genre(s): bluegrass^[32]

• Community tags: bluegrass^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: a9468a9a-b5ea-43b8-85c7-d86542bd2537^[34]

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Origins and Family

Lester Flatt was born in Overton County^[2]. He was born on June 19, 1914^[3]. English was his native language^[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and songwriter^[8].

Recognition

Lester Flatt received the Grammy Hall of Fame^[14].

Personal Life

Lester Flatt was married to Gladys Stacey^[11].

Death and Burial

Lester Flatt died on May 11, 1979^[5]. He passed away in Nashville^[4]. The cause of death was heart failure^[20]. He is buried at Oak Lawn Memorial Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Lester Flatt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (610 views/month, #7,185 of 1,000,298).^[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Lester Flatt born?

Lester Flatt's place of birth was Overton County^[2].

Where did Lester Flatt die?

Lester Flatt passed away in Nashville^[4].

Who was Lester Flatt married to?

Lester Flatt's spouses include Gladys Stacey^[11].

What did Lester Flatt do for work?

Lester Flatt worked as guitarist^[6], singer^[7], and songwriter^[8].

What awards did Lester Flatt receive?

Honors received include Grammy Hall of Fame^[14].