Remembering Jimmy Martin...

Jimmy and his brother Roy in Sneedville, TN.

This photograph was taken by a traveling photographer.

Jimm'ys first band, including a young JD Crowe on banjo.

Gordon Terry, Jimmy Martin, and Bill Monroe.

Jimmy Martin and the Osborne Brothers on WJR' Lazy Ranch

Paul Williams, JD Crowe, and Jimmy Martin backstage at the Louisiana Hayride.

WWVA's Wheeling Jamboree.  This was a favorite photograph of Jimmy's.

Jimmy and the Sunny Mountain Boys trailer for their instruments and luggage. 

Jimmy's children with friend and fan club president Mary Ann Garrison.  Clockwise from top left, Ray Martin, Tim Martin, Lisa Martin, Mary Ann Garrison, and Buddy Martin.

Jimmy Martin and the Sunny Mountain Boys in a promotional shot for Decca Records.

Jimmy Martin in the 1970's.

Jimmy in Japan.  Jimmy loved his Japanese fans and often talked about his trip to Japan. 

Jimmy at the Ryman Auditorium later in his career.