Conversation so far:
What music did Clarence White influence?
Many of the most influential flatpickers of the 20th century cite Clarence White as a primary influence, including Dan Crary, Norman Blake, and Tony Rice.
Which musicians did Clarence White help out?
Clarence White helped popularize the acoustic guitar as a lead instrument in bluegrass music, building on the work of guitarists such as Doc Watson.
What can you tell me about Clarence White's musical influence?
Music archivist and writer Alec Palao has called Clarence White one of a handful of true greats amongst the instrumentalists of 20th century popular music.
Who else was influenced by Clarence White besides Dan Crary, Norman Blake, and Tony Rice?
Marty Stuart, another guitarist influenced by Clarence White's playing, now owns and regularly plays White's 1954 Fender Telecaster with the prototype B-Bender.

Question: Was it the influence of his instrument that made him so renowned?
Self-contained rewrite: Was it the influence of Clarence White's instrument that made him so renowned?