Ed Haley (1885 to 1951). Blind West Virginia and Kentucky fiddler whose home recordings became a sacred text for old-time fiddlers.
Why this player is listed
Ed Haley 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.