Harmon Roy Johnson - We are privileged to hear the banjo of Harmon Johnson here at the Smyth County Jam now and then. Harmon was born in Buchanan County, and worked as a coal miner twenty-two years, until an injury forced his retirement .He worked at Virginia-Pocahontas #5 mine. He plays guitar, fiddle, as well as two styles of banjo (bluegrass and claw hammer). Harmon has been playing music for fifty-two years. He says his grandmother and most of his uncles on both sides of his family played music. Harmon is a member of the band "Black Diamond Edition." He says he enjoys gardening and playing music. His wife is named Melvie June and they have two children.
