Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass
Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass
Group from United States
Genres: traditional bluegrass, bluegrass, Pennsylvania, bob paisley, Ted Lundy
David Grisman & Tony Rice
About Bob Paisley and the Southern Grass
The Southern Grass is a band deeply rooted in tradition, on many levels. It was formed and fronted first by Bob Paisley. Bob was born in Ashe County, North Carolina on March 14, 1931 and grew up surrounded by family and neighbors whose principal joy in life was making this music. His mother played guitar, his father clawhammer banjo, and an uncle (Wiley Paisley) and cousin were members of the North Carolina Ridge Runners. It was only natural that he brought his innate talent to bear on this music. In nearby Galax, Virginia, Ted Lundy was similarly passionately immersed in traditional music. Ted and Bob went on to front one of the most respected traditional bluegrass bands in the nation – the Southern Mountain Boys. Bob relocated the Brandywine Valley of Pennsylvania in the 1950's. In 1979, Bob Paisley left the Southern Mountain Boys to form his own band, the Southern Grass. His son Danny played guitar and shared lead vocals with his dad. Danny's brother Michael joined on bass. June of 1980 marked Ted Lundy’s tragic passing and, in time, both T.J. and Bobby Lundy found their way to the Southern Grass. Fate continued to work its will when Don Eldreth Jr., the son of the acclaimed mandolinist Don Eldreth Sr., who performed many years with Ted and Bob, also joined the Southern Grass. The Southern Grass performed nationwide and throughout Canada and Europe, and recorded several albums and CDs for the Brandywine and Strictly Country labels. Bob Paisley died November 29, 2004. The Southern Grass, now billed as Danny Paisley and the Southern Grass, continue to actively record and perform.
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