About Pendleton Vandiver
Lived 1869 – 1932 (aged 62–63). Pendleton Vandiver was an American musician, old-time music and square dance.
James Pendleton Vandiver (1869–1932) was a Kentucky fiddler, born there shortly after the American Civil War. He was the uncle to bluegrass musician Bill Monroe, who immortalized him in a song, "Uncle Pen".
Monroe used to hear his uncle playing fiddle on the hilltop where he lived, while Monroe put away his mules at night.
On September 13, 1973, a monument in honor of Uncle Pen was unveiled by Monroe at the Rosine Cemetery. Another way he honored Penn's memory was to play the part of "Uncle Penn" in Ricky Skaggs' Country Boy music video.
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Who was Pendleton Vandiver?
American musician
When was Pendleton Vandiver born?
Pendleton Vandiver was born in 1869 in Butler County.
When did Pendleton Vandiver die?
Pendleton Vandiver died on 1 June 1932.
What was Pendleton Vandiver's occupation?
Pendleton Vandiver was a musician, old-time music and square dance.
What nationality was Pendleton Vandiver?
Pendleton Vandiver was American.
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