Who Performed the Iconic Dueling Banjos?

Discover the artists behind the famous Dueling Banjos in this Q&A video!

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Dueling Banjos was famously performed by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell. This instrumental piece gained widespread recognition from the movie 'Deliverance,' where it was featured in an iconic scene, leading to its enduring popularity.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the origin of Dueling Banjos? Dueling Banjos originated as a composition by Arthur Smith, but it was popularized by Eric Weissberg and Steve Mandell in the 1972 film 'Deliverance.'
  2. Who composed the original Dueling Banjos piece? The original piece, known as 'Feudin' Banjos,' was composed by Arthur Smith in the 1950s before being adapted into the famous version featured in 'Deliverance.'
  3. What instruments are used in Dueling Banjos? Dueling Banjos features a banjo and a guitar, where the two instruments play off each other in a call-and-response format, showcasing their musical interplay.
  4. What impact did Dueling Banjos have on popular culture? Dueling Banjos significantly impacted popular culture by introducing bluegrass music to a wider audience and becoming a staple in American music history, often associated with the film 'Deliverance.'