Benny Martin (1928 to 2001). Flatt and Scruggs fiddler and inventor of the eight-string fiddle.
Why this player is listed
Benny Martin appears in the Play Bluegrass guide to notable fiddle players, which collects contest champions, bluegrass fiddlers, Canadian fiddlers, judges, and departed legends tied to the tradition.
More fiddle context
For the larger list, start with the big list of fiddle players. For the style itself, read the guide to bluegrass fiddle.