Betty Amos
American guitarist, banjoist, and bluegrass/country musician
About Betty Amos
Lived 1934 – 2021 (aged 87).
Betty Amos (July 27, 1934 – September 30, 2021) was an American guitarist, banjoist, and bluegrass/country musician. She was one of the earliest women to play Scruggs-style banjo, and played in many different bands, including The Carlisles, Lump Boys, and Rhythm Queens (Betty Amos with Judy and Jean).
Early years Betty Amos was born on July 27, 1934, near Roanoke, Virginia. Leading a band called the "Lump Boys,"
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Who was Betty Amos?
American guitarist, banjoist, and bluegrass/country musician
When was Betty Amos born?
Betty Amos was born on 22 July 1934.
When did Betty Amos die?
Betty Amos died on 30 September 2021.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty Amos. https://biography.guide/betty-amos/
MLA: "Betty Amos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-amos/.
Chicago: "Betty Amos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-amos/.
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