NEWPORT, KY (FOX19) - Eclectic banjo player, singer and bandleader Taylor Farley died of complications from diabetes and kidney failure Thursday.

Taylor Farley Jr. became interested in the banjo as little boy, after disobeying his uncle's instruction not to touch the banjo that was in his living room.

Inspired by Earl Scruggs, he taught himself to play the instrument.

He led Taylor Farley and Blue Rock for 30 years until his death, though poor health prevented him from playing in recent months. He was joined in the band by Taylor "Spud" Farley III, along with Loveland's Jerry Clutter on bass and Eddie Napier of Maineville on drums.

The band was ahead of its time in combining bluegrass, country, and rock music.

CINCINNATI, OH(FOX 19)-  The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County was awarded a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Special Grant to expand its successful digitization program.

CINCINNATI (FOX19) - Important lessons about family, friendship and forgiveness are taught in the Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park’s production of Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes, adapted by Kevin Kling.  It will perform “Off the Hill” at 15 community centers across the region from April 9 through May 8.

Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse tells the story of one-of-a-kind Lilly, the spunky little mouse.  She speaks a secret backwards language and wears disguises, glittery glasses and red cowboy boots.  One day she brings her magical, musical purse to school.  Trouble at school and resentment about a new baby brother sets Lilly off on a whirlwind of adventures that will captivate young audiences.  Kevin Kling (who appeared last season at the Playhouse in his show How? How? Why? Why?