Rube Tronson

(1896 - 1939) "Thy soul is remembered by strains of music from a violin." American country - bluegrass musician (fiddle). In 1927 he commenced broadcasting with the WLS Barn Dance band in Chicago, and was affiliated with that station for 10 years. He toured the country with the band, and anytime they were booked to appear anywhere in the vicinity, Mr. Tronson’s many friends from the Amherst and surrounding community were sure to be present.