Major Franklin (1904 to 1987, commonly cited). Patriarch of the Franklin fiddling family and a pillar of the Texas style.
Why this player is listed
Major Franklin 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.