Benson, Wayne

WAYNE BENSON

  • From Charlotte, NC. Lives in Boiling Springs, SC. He is married to Kristin Scott Benson.
  • Full name: John Wayne Benson.
  • Started playing mandolin at age 15.
  • 1989, formed “Livewire” with Scott Vestal, Ernie Sykes and Robert Hale.
  • 1993, joined IIIrd Tyme Out.
  • 2003, released solo project An Instrumental Anthology (Pinecastle).
  • 2003, Gibson issued “Wayne Benson Signature” model mandolin.
  • 2004, left IIIrd Tyme Out to join the John Cowan Band.
  • 2007, returned to Third Tyme Out.
  • 2013, recorded an album of mandolin duets with Alan Bibey, Mandolin Chronicles.
  • 2022, formed a duo called “Benson” with his wife Kristin Scott Benson.