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1 of 1977 Johnny Thorson

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Johnny Thorson

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Name	Thorson, Johnny
Othernames	Captain Banjo
Role	Banjoist
Places of residence	Canada
Sphere Of Activity	Still working as a professional banjoist and entertainer in a career that began in 1964, Canada's Johnny Thorson carries on the banjo traditions of his friend and mentor, Eddie Peabody, while adding his own unique voice and brand to the plectrum banjo. Taking his banjo to stage shows, supper clubs, fairs and banquets across western Canada, Thorson learned early on how to please an audience with solid musicianship wrapped in an engaging entertainment package. During his long career, "Captain Banjo" toured internationally throughout the U.S., Europe, Middle East, and Japan, performing with notables including Bob Hope, Theresa Brewer and the "Banjo King" Eddie Peabody himself. Johnny Baier, American Banjo Museum

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