Chubby Wise

Chubby Wise Chubby Wise American bluegrass fiddler (1915–1996) For other people named Robert Wise, see Robert Wise (disambiguation). Robert Russell "Chubby" Wise (October 2, 1915 – January 6, 1996) was an American bluegrass and country fiddler.[1][2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Chubby Wise Born Robert Russell Wise (1915-10-02)October 2, 1915 St. Augustine, Florida, U.S. Died January 6, 1996(1996-01-06) (aged 80) Bowie, Maryland, U.S. Occupation Bluegrass fiddler Close Originally starting out playing the banjo and guitar, Wise began playing fiddle at age 12, working locally in the Jacksonville area.[3] He joined the Jubilee Hillbillies in 1938, then began playing with Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in 1942, including dates at the Grand Ole Opry.[3] He worked with Monroe through 1948, then…

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