Bluegrass Thoroughbreds, The
THE BLUEGRASS THOROUGHBREDS From Winchester, Kentucky. A family band featuring the Malicote Family: James, his wife Marcie, daughter Marcie Kaye. They work on a horse farm near Lexington, famous for the world’s greatest thoroughbred, Man-o-Wa
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Borrowed Tyme
BORROWED TYME From Indiana (south of Indianapolis). Formed in 2015 by Roger Brown (Mandolin), Josh Woods (Banjo), Caleb Garrett (Bass) and Joey Coppage (Guitar). Garrett and Coppage were later replaced by Dan Canerday (guitar) and Rick Wilson
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Jett’s Creek
JETT’S CREEK From Lebanon, Ohio. A family band featuring Adam McIntosh (guitar) and his sister Angie Young (vocals) and their father Jon McIntosh (guitar). Other members of the band (at various times): Brad Jessmer (banjo), Tim Hale (banjo),
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Lawson, Doyle
DOYLE LAWSON (AND QUICKSILVER) From Kingsport, Tennessee. Lives in Bristol, Tennessee. His father was in an acapella gospel group called the Clinch Mountain Quartet. 1963, joined Jimmy Martin’s band the Sunny Mountain Boys, playing banjo.
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Starling, John
JOHN STARLING From Alabama. Lives in Fredericksburg, VA. One of the founding members of the Seldom Scene. Left the Seldom Scene in 1988 to devote himself full-time to his medical practice. He is a surgeon, specializing in ear, nose and throat
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Harmon, Bull
BULL HARMAN From Florissant, Missouri. (Originally from Alton, Illinois.) Began playing guitar at age 12. With his brother and sister formed “The Harman Trio,” recording first album in 1977. 1982, wife Tammy joined the group which was by t
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Hopkins, Scott
SCOTT HOPKINS From Albany, New York. Plays banjo in a New York band called Beartracks. Also works with Jim Gaudet and the Railroad Boys. 2013, released a solo project (self-titled) with guest artists Tyler Grant, Stephen Mougin, Mike Compton,
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Blue Mafia
BLUE MAFIA From Eaton, Indiana. Formed in 2011 by husband/wife team Dara mandolin) and Tony Wray (guitar). Other members: Cody Looper (banjo), Mike Gregory (bass), Kent Todd (fiddle). Tony Wray was supervisor of Gibson’s banjo shop in Nash
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Graves, “Uncle Josh”
BUCK “UNCLE JOSH” GRAVES From Tellico Plains, Tennessee. Real name: Burkett Howard Graves. Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper called him Buck. Upon joining Flatt and Scruggs, he took on the persona of “Uncle Josh,” part of the Foggy Mountain Boys come
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This web site contains short profiles of the best-known bluegrass artists and bands.
- Use the Search Band or Artist function located at the top of the sidebar on the right to find an artist by name.
- Or, utilize the Artist List drop-down below the search function in the right sidebar to search by the first letter of their last name if an individual – or – the first letter of a band name.
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Johnson, Billie Renee’
BILLIE RENEE’ JOHNSON From Mt. Sterling, Kentucky. She grew up...
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Brock, Jesse
JESSE BROCK From Bowling Green, Kentucky. Began singing and playing...
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Some Background
A great big howdy to ya, I’m Wayne Rice, a bluegrass radio programmer from San Diego, California. I began compiling this material in 1988 for DJ’s like myself who want to at least sound knowledgeable about bluegrass music on the air. Originally I published Bluegrass Bios® in a three-ring binder and sold it to DJs around the country … but now it’s here on the web and it’s free! Use it for your show prep, or just enjoy learning more about the amazing artists who play and sing bluegrass music. If you find errors or wish to make a suggestion, please contact me. Thanks!
Watson, Trevor
TREVOR WATSON From southwest Virginia. Plays banjo with Shannon Slaughter....
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