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Shoji Tabuchi, Hall of Fame violinist and ‘King of Branson,’ dies at 79

In this AP file photo, Shoji Tabuchi (left), a country music entertainer, joins the Brian Setzer (right) and his Orchestra as they perform in the East Room of the White House in 2006 in Washington, D.C. Tabuchi has died at the age of 79. (Getty Images)

World-renowned fiddler Shoji Tabuchi, a longtime entertainer in Branson, Missouri, died Friday at age 79.

Tabuchi, hailed as the “King of Branson,” had been a popular draw in the live music and family vacation spot for more than 30 years.

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