"That ain't Bluegrass!"


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Posted by barry on July 08, 19102 at 14:57:28:

Just read the Nickel Creek thread...
I've heard this argument before -- 20+ years ago.

Earl and his boys (the Revue) weren't invited to play
"bluegrass" festivals because they "weren't bluegrass."
They took a lot of heat, back then,
from traditionalists who wanted to keep it pure:
No drums, no electric bass, no electric guitars ...
steel guitar and piano in a bluegrass band?!?! heaven forbid!

Thank you Earl for breaking down barriers.




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