Clark Kessinger was an American old-time fiddler.
11 Facts About Clark Kessinger
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Clark Kessinger began playing the banjo when he was five years old and two years later he performed at local saloons with his father.
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Clark Kessinger switched to fiddle and began performing at country dances.
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Clark Kessinger teamed up with his nephew Luches "Luke" Kessinger performing at various locations.
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Clark Kessinger was greatly influenced by classical violin players such as Fritz Kreisler, Joseph Szigeti and Jascha Heifetz.
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When Luke died in 1944, the story of the Clark Kessinger Brothers came to an end.
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In 1963, Clark Kessinger was rediscovered by folk music promoter Ken Davidson.
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Clark Kessinger's albums were later reissued on Folkways and County Records.
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In 1971, Clark Kessinger recorded 12 tracks for the newly formed Rounder Records.
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Clark Kessinger's left hand became numb and he was unable to play the fiddle for the rest of his life.
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Clark Kessinger is interred at the Cunningham Memorial Gardens in St Albans, West Virginia.