Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Wade Ward (1892-1971) was an American old-time music banjo player and fiddler from Independence, Virginia. He was especially renowned for his clawhammer banjo playing. He was a frequent winner at the Galax, Virginia Old Time Fiddler''s Convention. His instrument, a Gibson RB-11 5-string banjo, is now housed in the Smithsonian Institution. Along with Kyle Creed, Wade Ward is thought by many to embody the ''Galax'' style of clawhammer banjo playing.