“Lincoln Hensley is fast making a name for himself as a Sonny Osborne protégé and a snappy dresser. He takes the music seriously without taking himself too seriously and his playing just makes you smile.”
-Banjo Newsletter 2021
Lincoln Hensley is a devout enthusiast of the Earl Scruggs and Sonny Osborne style of banjo playing and was honored to visit and study under the mentorship of Sonny on a regular basis for over six years. He also was in a partnership with Sonny in their own banjo company, KRAKO banjos, and he plays their first production banjo “KRAKO #1” regularly on the TNBGB’s personal appearances and studio recordings. Lincoln has played the Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions with the late Bobby Osborne and his band, The Rocky Top X-press, and has worked with and filled in with numerous touring bands in the past few years. He spends his free time at home doing instrument setup for a broad clientele. He also enjoys collecting and selling vintage instruments, bluegrass memorabilia, mechanical watches, and vintage ribbon microphones. Lincoln is endorsed by GHS Strings and Recording King Musical Instruments.
-Banjo Newsletter 2021
Lincoln Hensley is a devout enthusiast of the Earl Scruggs and Sonny Osborne style of banjo playing and was honored to visit and study under the mentorship of Sonny on a regular basis for over six years. He also was in a partnership with Sonny in their own banjo company, KRAKO banjos, and he plays their first production banjo “KRAKO #1” regularly on the TNBGB’s personal appearances and studio recordings. Lincoln has played the Grand Ole Opry on numerous occasions with the late Bobby Osborne and his band, The Rocky Top X-press, and has worked with and filled in with numerous touring bands in the past few years. He spends his free time at home doing instrument setup for a broad clientele. He also enjoys collecting and selling vintage instruments, bluegrass memorabilia, mechanical watches, and vintage ribbon microphones. Lincoln is endorsed by GHS Strings and Recording King Musical Instruments.