David Grier
David Grier | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1961 Washington, D.C. |
Genres | Bluegrass, acoustic |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Dreadnaught |
David Grier is an American
Grier is particularly known for crosspicking, as well as unique phrasing and repeated variations of melody and harmony parts.[4] The Bluegrass Situation has noted Grier's "phenomenal cross-picking guitar techniques, which put him among the greatest bluegrass players of the last several decades."[5]
He has the rare distinction of appearing as a guitarist on bluegrass albums which have been nominated for Grammy Awards in three different decades. [6] [7] [8]
Biography
Early history
Grier was born in Washington D.C. in 1961. His family moved to Nashville when he was 3, and he began playing guitar at age 6.[9] Grier's father Lamar was a banjo player in Bluegrass legend Bill Monroe's band for a number of years.[10]
Roland White was a major musical influence on the young Grier, and helped him learn to play. Grier's guitar playing is also heavily influenced by that of Clarence White, Roland's brother.
When he was 20 years old, Grier joined the Virginia band Full Time.[9] During the 1980s, he performed with Country Gazette and Doug Dillard, and then began to record his own albums beginning with Freewheeling in 1988.[11]
Psychograss
Grier performs solo and as a member of the group Psychograss, founded by Darol Anger and Mike Marshall.[12]
Helen Highwater
In 2015, bluegrass supergroup Helen Highwater, consisting of Grier, Shad Cobb (fiddle), Missy Raines (bass), and Mike Compton (mandolin), released one self-titled EP.[13]
Music instruction
Grier worked with Matt Flinner, Darol Anger, Tony Trischka, and Todd Phillips to prepare the All Star Bluegrass Jam Along instruction books and CDs for Homespun Music Instruction.[14]
Musical instruments
Grier owns his father's 1955
Awards
Grier was named "Guitar Player of the Year" by the International Bluegrass Music Association three times[10] (1992, 1993 and 1995).
Grier was recognized by Acoustic Guitar magazine as one of the top ten influential artists of the 1990s.[11]
Influence
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Discography
References
- ^ "A Really Weird Dream: Guitarist David Grier Fulfills His Destiny". Fretboard Journal. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Blair Jackson. "Guitar Talk: Nashville Picker Extraordinaire David Grier is Happy to Play Anything". Acoustic Guitar Magazine. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "Episode 16 with David Grier". Banjo Studio Podcast. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ Troy Grady. "The David Grier Interview is here". Cracking The Code. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ Steve Hochman. "Guitarist David Grier Steps Out as a Lead Singer, Too". Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ "North By South". Compass Records.
- ^ John Lawless. "New Tony Trischka project due in January". Retrieved April 24, 2024.
- ^ Claire Lynch. "Moonlighter".
- ^ a b c "David Grier Interview". Chief Noda. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ a b Lankford, Ronnie. "David Grier: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ^ a b Bogdanov, Vladimir (2001). All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide to Popular Music (1 ed.). Hal Leonard Corporation. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Psychograss: Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 June 2011.
- ^ Lawless, John (June 17, 2015). "Helen Highwater to Roe Entertainment". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- ^ "Homespun Instructor: David Grier". Homespun. Retrieved July 3, 2017.
- Guitar Player Magazine. February 3, 2020.
External links
- Official Website
- David Grier at AllMusic
- David Grier discography at Discogs