Maurice Bolyer

Maurice Bolyer Maurice Bolyer Musical artist Maurice Bolyer (December 1, 1920 – August 18, 1978), born Maurice Beaulieu, was a composer and musician known as "Canada's King of the Banjo".[1] Although proficient in a variety of string instruments and piano, he is best known for his work on the banjo. Quick facts Born, Died ... Maurice Bolyer Born Maurice Beaulieu December 1, 1920 (1920-12) Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada Died August 18, 1978 (1978-08-19) (aged 57) Genres Country Instruments Banjo, piano Years active 1940–1978 Close Early life Bolyer was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, into a French-speaking family.[2] He learned to play the piano as a young boy; after learning to play fiddle, guitar and mandolin, he began playing banjo…

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