OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — Steve Martin, legendary comedian, actor and musician, recently donated a custom-made banjo to Oklahoma City’s American Banjo Museum.
OK, this is pretty cool!
Posted by FOX23 News on Thursday, January 2, 2020
Martin received the instrument in 2005 when he won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
The Kennedy Center banjo and another rare 1920s banjo will soon be part of a permanent display at the museum.
“To many people of the current generation, Steve Martin is the banjo. Being able to display and share one of his personal instruments - a banjo which melds both the musical and comedic sides of such a beloved and respected entertainer and musician -is truly an honor for us,” museum director Johnny Baier said.
“The museum is fantastic and will be a really good home for this special banjo,” Martin said.
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Steve Martin ABM AwardSteve Martin receiving his American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame award in the category of Promotion. Presented by ABM Executive Director Johnny Baier, and Board President Doug Parsons. 2015 at Deering Banjos' 40th Anniversary Celebration
Posted by American Banjo Museum on Thursday, January 2, 2020
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