Jackson County native William Eugene “Gene” Ivey (1926-2014) was a renowned instrument maker and traditional fiddle player. He crafted almost 300 guitars, fiddles, and mandolins over his lifetime, taught the craft to others, and created a bluegrass gathering in Ider, DeKalb County, that continues today.
Gene Ivey
Photo courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives and History; photo by Joey Brackner.
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