J. D. Crowe and The New South
J. D. Crowe's full name is James Dee Crowe. J.D. was born in Lexington, Kentucky on Aug. 27, 1937 and is well known for his fantastic banjo playing.
J.D. Crowe started playing the banjo when he was 13 after hearing Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs on the Kentucky Barn Dance show. After that J.D. watched Earl Scruggs every chance he could. He would watch how Scruggs played the banjo trying to memorize his movements and when he got back home he would pick up his own banjo and try to play what he had heard and seen. So in a big way J.D. learned from the banjo master himself.
While J.D. Crowe started out trying to emulate Scruggs style of playing he went on to take his musical inspiration not only from bluegrass, but from country, and even rock and roll and the blues as well to develop his own truly unique style of playing.
NOTE: This is a new lens and as such it is still under construction. I promise that lots more interesting information will be added within the next day or two - Oct 12 2008
J.D. Crowe started playing the banjo when he was 13 after hearing Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs on the Kentucky Barn Dance show. After that J.D. watched Earl Scruggs every chance he could. He would watch how Scruggs played the banjo trying to memorize his movements and when he got back home he would pick up his own banjo and try to play what he had heard and seen. So in a big way J.D. learned from the banjo master himself.
While J.D. Crowe started out trying to emulate Scruggs style of playing he went on to take his musical inspiration not only from bluegrass, but from country, and even rock and roll and the blues as well to develop his own truly unique style of playing.
NOTE: This is a new lens and as such it is still under construction. I promise that lots more interesting information will be added within the next day or two - Oct 12 2008
J.D. Crowe ~ The Early Years
In 1955, when J.D. was still a teenager, he was hired by Mac Wiseman and played with such bluegrass greats as Red Smiley and Don Reno.
A year later J.D. was hired by Jimmy Martin to play banjo for Jimmy's Sunny Mountain Boys and from 1956 to 1960 J.D. recorded 33 songs with Jimmy Martin on the Decca label.
Today J. D. Crowe is the leader of the New South which is a well known bluegrass band that has included many different musicians over the years. J. D. Crowe and The New South still perform at various bluegrass festivals so be on the lookout, this is one band you don't want to miss.
A year later J.D. was hired by Jimmy Martin to play banjo for Jimmy's Sunny Mountain Boys and from 1956 to 1960 J.D. recorded 33 songs with Jimmy Martin on the Decca label.
Today J. D. Crowe is the leader of the New South which is a well known bluegrass band that has included many different musicians over the years. J. D. Crowe and The New South still perform at various bluegrass festivals so be on the lookout, this is one band you don't want to miss.
The New South
In the late 1960s J.D. Crowe formed a band called the Kentucky Mountain Boys. When the band broke up around 1973 J.D. put together a new group named The New South. The groups original members included such greats as Ricky Skaggs, Tony Rice
Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas and Tony Rice who, at that time, were very young. Over the years J.D. Crowe and The New South have seen a lot of changes in their lineup, but their music has always been great.
Tony Rice, Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas and Tony Rice who, at that time, were very young. Over the years J.D. Crowe and The New South have seen a lot of changes in their lineup, but their music has always been great.
J.D. Crowe And The New South Photo Gallery
Here are some selected photos of J.D. Crowe and The New South:
J.D. Crowe In 1973
J.D. Crowe And The New South in the 1970s
J.D. Crowe And The New South 2006
J.D. Crowe And The New South on YouTube
J. D. Crowe and The New South Discography
Bluegrass Evolution, Starday, 1973J.D. Crowe & the New South, Rounder, 1975
You Can Share My Blanket, Rounder, 1977
My Home Ain't In The Hall of Fame, Rounder, 1978
Somewhere Between, Rounder, 1981
Live In Japan, Rounder, 1982
Straight Ahead, Rounder, 1986
Flashback, Rounder, 1994
Come On Down To My World, Rounder, 1999
At Bean Blossom: Uncle Pen Days, 2000
Lefty's Old Guitar, Rounder, 2006
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- Great article, I love reading about how these famous artists got their start. Knowing a little about their lives makes it seem like you almost know them. Very interesting information, can't wait to read other additions to the lens!
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J.D. Crowe Website and Bluegrass Festival
J.D. Crowe has an official website at JDCrowe.net
Make plans to attend the J.D. Crowe Bluegrass Festival, known as the Crowe Fest, held every year in late August in Wilmore, Kentucky just south of Lexington.
Check out the J.D. Crowe Bluegrass Festival website for more information.
Make plans to attend the J.D. Crowe Bluegrass Festival, known as the Crowe Fest, held every year in late August in Wilmore, Kentucky just south of Lexington.
Check out the J.D. Crowe Bluegrass Festival website for more information.
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