Frank Noah Proffitt (1913–1965) was an influential Appalachian banjoist known for preserving and popularizing the song 'Tom Dooley.' Born in Tennessee and raised in North Carolina, he worked various jobs and crafted homemade instruments. A significant figure in folk music, he exchanged songs with collectors like Anne and Frank Warner, leading to recordings that showcased Appalachian traditional music. Proffitt's work contributed to the folk revival of the 1960s, inspiring future musicians and earning him posthumous recognition, including royalties from notable recordings of his songs.
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Meaning of the name - Frank
free, free man
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Place of Birth: Laurel Bloomery, Tennessee, United States
Occupation: musicologist | banjoist | singer-songwriter
Children: 6
Employers: Carpenter | Spark plug factory | Farmer
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 1, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for June 1, 2024 |
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| Sun | 10 Gemini 34 | 11 Gemini 41 | 27 Virgo 6 |
| Moon | 2 Taurus 40 | 8 Aries 0 | 23 Taurus 58 |
| Mercury | 10 Gemini 13 | 26 Taurus 53 | 0 Libra 31 |
| Venus | 0 Taurus 39 | 10 Gemini 53 | 22 Leo 50 |
| Mars | 18 Aries 38 | 24 Aries 25 | 2 Cancer 44 |
| Jupiter | 16 Capricorn 24 | 1 Gemini 34 | 8 Capricorn 8 |
| Saturn | 8 Gemini 33 | 18 Pisces 42 | 18 Gemini 45 |
| Uranus | 7 Aquarius 21 | 24 Taurus 14 | 3 Aquarius 47 |
| Neptune | 24 Cancer 7 | 29 Pisces 40 | 27 Cancer 46 |
| Pluto | 29 Gemini 5 | 1 Aquarius 53 | 1 Cancer 7 |
| Rahu | 29 Pisces 41 | 12 Aries 47 | 23 Pisces 49 |
| Ketu | 29 Virgo 41 | 12 Libra 47 | 23 Virgo 49 |
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