Burnett & Rutherford, composed of Richard Burnett and Leonard Rutherford, are a seminal old-time music duo whose significant contributions to American folk and country music still resonate today. Hailing from Kentucky, this pair of musicians initially captured the public's heart in the 1920s and are often celebrated for their authentic string band sound. Richard Burnett, with his skilled banjo playing and distinctive singing, teamed up with Leonard Rutherford, a masterful fiddler, to produce a series of recordings that would become part of the bedrock of traditional Appalachian music.

Between 1926 and 1930, Burnett & Rutherford recorded a number of sides for Columbia Records, leaving behind a legacy that would inspire generations of folk musicians. They are best known for their gripping storytelling through music, with songs like "Willie Moore" that paint vivid pictures of love, loss, and life in the rural South. Their work was characterized by a unique interplay between the fiddle and banjo, and their finely crafted tunes remain a testament to their skill and synergy as a duo. The re-release and remastering of their recordings, such as the "Willie Moore (2020 Remaster)" and "Playing Old Time Music," continue to bring Burnett & Rutherford's influential sound to new audiences, preserving their place in the annals of American music history.

Genres

Appalachian Folk

Kentucky Mountain Folk

Old-time

Traditional Folk

Vintage Country Folk

Vintage Old-time

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Latest Release

Willie Moore (2020 Remaster)

Burnett & Rutherford

Single - Released December 13, 2019