Hancock, Arthur

ARTHUR HANCOCK

  • From Paris, Kentucky.
  • Breeds and raises race horses in Kentucky. His “Stone Farm” produced Sunday Silence, winner of the 1989 Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and the Breeder’s Cup Races.
  • Has played bluegrass since age 11.
  • A prolific songwriter, his songs have been recorded by such artists as Ray Price and Grandpa Jones.
  • A friend of Peter Rowan since 1965, who produced his solo album of original songs in 2001.
  • 2014, his son formed a Kentucky bluegrass band called The Wooks.