Herb Pedersen
Singer-songwriter and guitarist
Born
April 27th, 1944
81 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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Born in 1944, an American singer-songwriter and guitarist contributed significantly to the folk music scene. Pedersen performed with various artists and was a member of the bluegrass band, the 'Legendary Hearts.' He collaborated with renowned musicians, enhancing their sound with vocal harmonies and instrumental skills. Pedersen's talents extended to songwriting, with contributions to tracks that gained recognition in country and folk music.
Collaborated with artists like Linda Ronstadt
Member of the band 'Legendary Hearts'
Contributed to multiple acclaimed albums
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