Kenny Baker (1926 to 2011). Monroe’s longest-serving fiddler and the most influential bluegrass fiddler of all. Jerusalem Ridge carries his bowing forever.
Why this player is listed
Kenny Baker 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.