Fritz Richmond, a folk musician considered one of the world’s finest players of the jug and washtub bass, died of lung cancer Sunday. He was 66. Born in Newton, Mass., Richmond became a key figure in ...

One of the most recognizable instruments in both jug band and American folk music has got to be the washtub bass. Also known as gutbuckets, these instruments tend to use an old broom for a neck and ...

One of the most recognizable instruments in both jug band and American folk music has got to be the washtub bass. Also known as gutbuckets, these instruments tend to use an old broom for a neck and ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. washtub: 11 1/4 in x 22 1/2 in; ...

Fritz Richmond, 66, a folk musician considered one of the world’s finest players of the jug and washtub bass, died Sunday in Portland, Ore., after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. Born in Newton, ...