When I was in grade school in the mid-70's, I noticed Tom T. Hall saying "J.D. Crowe" right before a banjo break in the song "Bluegrass Break Up" on my dad's Tom T. Hall "Magnificent Music Machine" album. I remember being pleased finding "J.D. Crowe" in the song credits when I eventually went searching for it there, confirming what I thought I'd heard Tom say. His name was basically made part of the lyrics, the way Tom announced it, branding Crowe's name into my mind before I even knew who he was. J.D. Crowe is bona fide bluegrass royalty!
There are some still keeping traditional Bluegrass music alive. Check out the the Peterson Family. They hail from Branson, Missouri and are incredible. Also, there's a group of kids in Alabama called the Cotton Picking Kids who play and write traditional Bluegrass music. They're still young but show a lot of promise. By the way, I really love what you guys are doing. The good music and humour along with not being ashamed to show your faith are really needed in today's society.
I had the pleasure of meeting JD twice..My brother told JD he was the man!..JD said "No,Earl is the man!"..My brother replied "You are like Earl on steroids!" JD was very humble and down to earth,a true class act!..His music was a big part of our family's life, my Mom, brother and I all got pictures with him,was one of the biggest highlights of our lives!.Sadly my Mom passed away about 3 months after JD's passing, then a few months later my brother passed away..Was great seeing this interview!.Thank you for doing it!..Take care and God Bless!
Lardo and Burley, what a great show. Never imagined I'd get to see a legend like J.D. Crowe tell his story as completely as he was able to with you guys, especially since you all know so many of the same people. Just great. ron
I’ll always be somewhere in between Scruggs and Crowe. You guys are my hero’s I have hours on hours days on days listening to you guys and studying the banjo. God bless you fellers
I love to here JD Crowe play I can pick his playing out in any song always my favourite but so glad I got to meet him the last time I saw him was in Knoxville tenn when he played a show where Allison Krause was at also he was a great man easy to talk to but always said learn from Scruggs and then you can move on to do your own thing
We here in Alberta Canada sure love hearing you two moron brothers on here it is our favourite singers out here in Alberta for your songs and Jokes are so awesome thank you and God bless you all throughout your lives
Bluegrass rules! This was a great show guys! 👍 Love every minute of it. My favorite line was, "I ain't raisin' tobacco, I'm raisin' kids." Sounded like something my Pop would have said. 🤣
Used to love to go see Bill Haney and the Zassoff Boys playing at the Dry Gulch Saloon in the early 80s in Columbia South Carolina. It was a special blessing to hear you three men reminisce!
J.D. and the Kentucky Mountain Boys had a really strong following of UK students in the mid 60’s. They used to play three nights a week (I believe Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) at a little bar on N. Limestone St. in Lexington called Martin’s. That place would be jumpin’ when they played.
This was a great show and this video has archival value........thanks.
Look at this group!! I loved hearing about Aunt Rosa ❤ Dad looks so comfortable in this interview. I learned so much. Thanks for sharing.
Lucky to have a dad like him!! Your Dad has an amazing memory for names and dates and details!! Stacy I hope you play also!
When I was in grade school in the mid-70's, I noticed Tom T. Hall saying "J.D. Crowe" right before a banjo break in the song "Bluegrass Break Up" on my dad's Tom T. Hall "Magnificent Music Machine" album. I remember being pleased finding "J.D. Crowe" in the song credits when I eventually went searching for it there, confirming what I thought I'd heard Tom say. His name was basically made part of the lyrics, the way Tom announced it, branding Crowe's name into my mind before I even knew who he was.
J.D. Crowe is bona fide bluegrass royalty!
There are some still keeping traditional Bluegrass music alive. Check out the the Peterson Family. They hail from Branson, Missouri and are incredible. Also, there's a group of kids in Alabama called the Cotton Picking Kids who play and write traditional Bluegrass music. They're still young but show a lot of promise.
By the way, I really love what you guys are doing. The good music and humour along with not being ashamed to show your faith are really needed in today's society.
I'll miss JD R.I.P.! God Bless!
One great visit with JD Crowe. When is a biography coming on the life of JD Crowe in Bluegrass music ? Soon we hope.
God Bless to all, amen
Should definitely be coming out now (RIP JD)
What a great video . Crowe is a genuine nice guy . He will be missed
I had the pleasure of meeting JD twice..My brother told JD he was the man!..JD said "No,Earl is the man!"..My brother replied "You are like Earl on steroids!" JD was very humble and down to earth,a true class act!..His music was a big part of our family's life, my Mom, brother and I all got pictures with him,was one of the biggest highlights of our lives!.Sadly my Mom passed away about 3 months after JD's passing, then a few months later my brother passed away..Was great seeing this interview!.Thank you for doing it!..Take care and God Bless!
Lardo and Burley, what a great show. Never imagined I'd get to see a legend like J.D. Crowe tell his story as completely as he was able to with you guys, especially since you all know so many of the same people. Just great. ron
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This was a great show. It's very entertaining and enjoyed it a lot thank you very much for what you all are doing.
I’ll always be somewhere in between Scruggs and Crowe. You guys are my hero’s I have hours on hours days on days listening to you guys and studying the banjo. God bless you fellers
I love to here JD Crowe play I can pick his playing out in any song always my favourite but so glad I got to meet him the last time I saw him was in Knoxville tenn when he played a show where Allison Krause was at also he was a great man easy to talk to but always said learn from Scruggs and then you can move on to do your own thing
Knocked it out of the ballpark on this one.
Remember seeing JD the first time in the early 70's.
What a great man.
God Bless to you all. 😎👍👌
One of the best banjo playing legends around
Great Show. Many memories. Been listening to OPRAY and Country Music since 1940’s.
R.I.P. JD Crowe you will forever be missed!
Thank y’all for all the great work and encouragement y’all give through your work God has greatly blessed y’all with a talent
Awesome, thanks fellers
I know this interview was posted almost 2 years ago, but it’s still one of my favorites!
Thanks for sharing!
We here in Alberta Canada sure love hearing you two moron brothers on here it is our favourite singers out here in Alberta for your songs and Jokes are so awesome thank you and God bless you all throughout your lives
Bluegrass rules! This was a great show guys! 👍 Love every minute of it. My favorite line was, "I ain't raisin' tobacco, I'm raisin' kids." Sounded like something my Pop would have said. 🤣
👏👏👏 God bless y’all
Used to love to go see Bill Haney and the Zassoff Boys playing at the Dry Gulch Saloon in the early 80s in Columbia South Carolina. It was a special blessing to hear you three men reminisce!
Love you guys- from Blythe CA.
This the best show that has ever been made. I love it.
boy howdy that was a great one guys!
Im 73, that was fantastic. Graet memorys you all have for dates,names etc. Thank you much from Dennis Had a Vega little lady?
I was all hoping you guys would strum up a few bars together
..maybe next vid?
I’m just now seeing this for the first time. Watching one of the best bluegrass players ever.
thanks for sharing, fellas
JD crowe died December 24 2021 rest in peace.😢
Really miss y’all when you take off a week 🙁
Did ya'll know Bill and Ray Grant that put on the bluegrass festival in Hugo Oklahoma every August? We used to bale their hay for them.
'Ain't raising tobacco, I'm raising kids'! Oh that's wise! 👍
My hero!
JD Crowe! I have a lot of his CD's. And with Tony Rice. I saw JD in 1998 in South Jersey.
And folks if this here don’t make you appreciate the great state of Kentucky,,you ain’t American
J.D. and the Kentucky Mountain Boys had a really strong following of UK students in the mid 60’s. They used to play three nights a week (I believe Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday) at a little bar on N. Limestone St. in Lexington called Martin’s. That place would be jumpin’ when they played.
The prayer at the end was appropriate but the vaccine that they were thankful for did not make people immune
Where in Kentucky are you located?
I used to hate chopping out backer .next worse job was stripping it
At first glacé, I thought this was Jimmy Capp. Then I remembered that he passed right after the new year began.
I think there all crazy love it
I enjoy all yall do Jimmy n Alabama
Didn't hear any music !
U didn’t listen, i mean LISTEN to this video. It’s evident
Potty Humor at it's finest...............