| Clue | Source | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Country legend Earl | The Washington Post | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Country legend Earl | LA Times Daily | 12 Nov 2020 |
| Earl with a three-finger banjo-picking style named for him | LA Times Daily | 01 Oct 2017 |
| Earl with a three-finger banjo-picking style named for him | The Washington Post | 01 Oct 2017 |
| Earl with a three-finger banjo-picking style named for him | ||
| Country banjo man Earl |