Maurice Bolyer

Maurice Bolyer (December 1, 1920 – August 18, 1978), born Maurice Beaulieu, was a composer and musician known as "Canada's King of the Banjo". Although proficient in a variety of string instruments and piano, he is best known for his work on the banjo.

Early life Bolyer was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, into a French-speaking family. He learned to play the piano as a young boy; after learning to play fiddle, guitar and mandolin, he began playing banjo in his late teens.

In 1975 Bolyer signed with RCA Canada.

Bolyer was inducted posthumously into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame in 1989.