Fiddlin’ John Carson (1868 to 1949). His 1923 Atlanta session produced country music’s first hit record.
Why this player is listed
Fiddlin’ John Carson 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.