Country and bluegrass legend Bill Clifton dies at 95

• Bill Clifton, a country and bluegrass legend, died in his sleep at the age of 95.
• His death was reported by multiple news outlets including cleveland-com, the-oregonian, and the-star-ledger.
• Clifton's contributions to music are widely acknowledged despite not being widely recognized by modern fans.
• The exact cause of death was not specified in the reports.
• Tributes have poured in, highlighting his pioneering role in the music world.