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Jul 19, 2026 13 min

"You Should've Heard Gene."

from Broken Bow Tapes

"You should've heard Gene." For many Missouri fiddlers, Gene Goforth wasn't just another great musician. He was the standard by which others were measured. His influence reached far beyond the Ozarks through the people who learned from him, the tunes he passed along, and the recordings that preserved his remarkable style. In this episode, we look at why Gene's name still comes up whenever Missouri fiddlers gather, and why so many musicians, including John Hartford, believed his music deserved to be remembered. In This Episode Gene Goforth John Hartford Eminence Breakdown Hamilton Ironworks The Missouri fiddle tradition Learning tunes by listening, not by lessons Recordings Mentioned Free downloads of the recordings featured in this episode are available below. Gene Goforth & John Hartford - The Famous 1950's Recordings Learn More If you'd like to dig a little deeper, you'll find additional articles, photos, and resources at Broken Bow Fiddle Co. Thanks for Listening If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate it if you'd follow the podcast and share it with someone who loves old-time music or Missouri fiddling.

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