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John McEuen
American singer-songwriter
John McEuen | |
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John McEuen playing the banjo | |
| Born | (1945-12-19) December 19, 1945 (age 79) Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Country, folk, folk-rock, bluegrass |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, piano, accordion, vocals |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Labels | Warner Bros., Vanguard, Cedar Glen, Planetary, Aix, Rural Rhythm |
| Formerly of | Nitty Gritty Dirt Band |
| Website | www.johnmceuen.com |
Musical artist
John McEuen, born December 19, 1945, in Oakland, California, is an American folk musician and a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Career
Solo work
John McEuen was born in Oakland, California. In 1964, at age 18, he became interested in music after seeing a performance by the Dillards, and learned to play the banjo. Eventually, he took an interest in fiddle and mandolin. In 1986, after twenty years with the Dirt Band, McEuen depart