Wendy Holcomb
Wendy Lou Holcombe (April 19, 1963 – February 14, 1987) was a multi-instrumentalist born in Alabaster, Alabama, who learned the banjo by her father, Billy Jack Holcombe. Her career entered national networks at age 11 when she was featured on the premiere episode of the PBS television series Big Blue Marble (1974), followed by appearances on NBC's The Big Show, The Country Boy Eddy Show, and The New Mickey Mouse Club (1977). At age 12, she became a regular cast member on the syndicated musical variety television program Nashville on the Road. She performed at the Grand Ole Opry, the Ernest Tubb Midnight Jamboree, and the Wembley Festival in London, England. She frequently performed instrumental duets on television with Buck Trent. She recorded one studio album called On Tour (Adonda Records, 1979). Holcombe died due to a congenital heart condition which led to an enlarged heart at age 23.
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- No. 29 May 2002