Bluegrass

[JamesP]

(From Piero Scaruffi's "History of Country Music":

Alabama's guitar-based Delmore Brothers (Alton was the main composer and lead vocalist) were instrumental in popularizing the "brothers style" thanks to their tenure with the "Grand Ole Opry" between 1932 and 1938. They were also important for bridging the world of white music and the world of black music. Their songs were bluesy, and they often interpreted gospel songs. Their greatest hits were in fact blues numbers, from Brown's Ferry Blues (1933) to Blues Stay Away from Me (1949). In 1944 they added the bluesy harmonica of Wayne Raney, and in 1946 they added electric guitar and drums. That is when they recorded their series of breathless boogies, one step away from rock'n'roll: Hillbilly Boogie (1945), Freight Train Boogie (1946), Mobile Boogie (1948), Pan American Boogie (1950). Other famous numbers were Gonna Lay Down My Old Guitar, Midnight Special, Beautiful Brown Eyes (1951).

[Steven B]

I find that a LOT of younger folks are getting "into" bluegrass music and that's a good thing. It means that there will be another generation keeping it alive and well. I recently discovered this bunch on the internet. I can't say I know all that much about them but they certainly can "bust a bluegrass tune". Check this out.




while your at it......give this one a spin. Be sure to watch the little girl "flatfooting it" on the floor above the bass player's head. I know she was wore out when she got home that evening......hehe