Multi-title contest fiddler of the same family, now an Austin mainstay with Asleep at the Wheel session and touring credits.
Why this player is listed
Dennis Ludiker 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.