Don Reno

This article is about the musician born in 1926. For his son (born 1963), see Don Wayne Reno.
Don Reno
Reno (third from the left) playing with Red Smiley (right) in Anderson, Indiana in 1962.
Background information
Born
Donald Wesley Reno

(1926-02-21)February 21, 1926
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
OriginHaywood County, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedOctober 16, 1984(1984-10-16) (aged 58)
Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S.
GenresBluegrass Music, Gospel Music, Country Gospel
OccupationMusician
Instruments5-string banjo, acoustic guitar
Years active1939–1984
LabelsKing, Starday, Dot Records, Monument, Jalyn, CMH, Rural Rhythm
WebsiteDonreno.com

Donald Wesley Reno (February 21, 1926 – October 16, 1984) was an American bluegrass and country musician, best known as a pioneering banjo and guitar player who partnered with Red Smiley, and later with guitarist Bill Harrell.

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