Biography
A string band of part-time musicians that was formed in Lindale, Texas, in the late 20s. The original members were Cloet Hammen (guitar), Huggins Williams (Daniel Williams, 13 September 1900; fiddle), Henry Bogan (cello, string bass) and John Munnerlyn (tenor banjo) but a second fiddle played by Henry Lester was soon added. Hammen’s family were all musical, his father was a noted Texas fiddler and as a boy, Cloet played guitar accompaniment for his father at fiddle contests. Williams’ father also played fiddle and taught Huggins as a child, although the fact that Huggins was left-handed caused initial problems until a suitable instrument was obtained. Bogan was noted for his ability to play, by bow or by plucking the strings, his three-stringed cello. Munnerlyn, who played on their early recordings, was later replaced by banjoist Shorty Lester. They played a mixture of fiddle dance tunes, ragtime and tunes of the day and may, by their example, have...
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