Author: Lou Ellen Wilkie
The Seldom Scene The Seldom Scene is a groundbreaking bluegrass band that has been entertaining fans for over four decades. The band was formed on November 1, 1971, by John Duffey after leaving the Country Gentlemen. John Duffey(mandolin), John Starling (guitar and lead vocals), Ben Eldridge (banjo), Mike Auldridge (Dobro™), and Tom Gray (bass) made […]
Scott “Scotty” Stoneman b. August 4, 1932 d. March 4, 1973 Scotty Stoneman is known for his great talents in country and bluegrass fiddle. A member of The Stoneman Family, Kentucky Colonels and the Bluegrass Champs, Scotty shared his love of the fiddle. He was also a five time National fiddling champ which makes it […]
Thomas W. “Tom” Riggs b. March 3, 1936 d. August 30, 2014 Tom Riggs was the founder and former owner of Pinecastle Records. He left an indelible mark on the bluegrass music industry and will be remembered not only for the way he conducted business but for the many artists that he encouraged and help establish. […]
James Robert “Bob” Wills b. March 6, 1905 d. May 13, 1975 Bob Wills was an American Western swing musician, songwriter, and bandleader. Considered by music authorities as the co-founder of Western swing, he was universally known as the King of Western Swing (although Spade Cooley self-promoted the moniker “King Of Western Swing” from 1942 […]
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