Banjo legend, Earl Scruggs, makes stop in Oklahoma City for opening of the American Banjo Museum

 
BY STEVE LACKMEYER
Published: September 11, 2009

Bricktown Thursday became known for more than a hot spot for clubs and hip restaurants as Banjo legend Earl Scruggs led a who’s-who of musicians in celebrating the opening of the American Banjo Museum.

The $5 million, 21,000-square-foot museum completes the attraction’s move from Guthrie where it was started by Midwest City attorney Brady Hunt and Indiana industrialist Jack Canine.

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