Eric Weissberg

Eric Weissberg (August 16, 1939 – March 22, 2020) was an American singer, banjo player, and multi-instrumentalist. He was known for his banjo solo in "Dueling Banjos". It was released as a single that reached number 2 in the United States and Canada in 1973. Weissberg was a member of the folk group The Tarriers. Weissberg was born in New York City.

Weussberg died on March 22, 2020 in Detroit, Michigan of Alzheimer's disease-related problems, aged 80.

References

Other websites
 Official Eric Weissberg site 

Category:1939 births
Category:2020 deaths
Category:Deaths from Alzheimer's disease
Category:American guitarists
Category:Country musicians from New York (state)
Category:American country singers
Category:Singers from New York City
Category:Musicians from New York City