The Darlings, minus Denver Pyle, were actually a group called The Dillards. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that Doug Dillard, the banjo player in the group, died at the age of 75. The L.A. Times has a more detailed obituary here. Other than that I enjoyed his music, I do not have much else to add beyond what those articles say about Mr. Dillard's skill. Requiescat in pace Mr. Dillard.
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
R.I.P. Doug Dillard
Like many people born in the 60s or 70s, the first bluegrass music I heard was the theme song to "The Beverly Hillbillies." I am not entirely certain, but I think that the time I saw anyone play bluegrass music was when I saw the Darlings appear on "The Andy Griffith Show."
The Darlings, minus Denver Pyle, were actually a group called The Dillards. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that Doug Dillard, the banjo player in the group, died at the age of 75. The L.A. Times has a more detailed obituary here. Other than that I enjoyed his music, I do not have much else to add beyond what those articles say about Mr. Dillard's skill. Requiescat in pace Mr. Dillard.
The Darlings, minus Denver Pyle, were actually a group called The Dillards. On Sunday, the New York Times reported that Doug Dillard, the banjo player in the group, died at the age of 75. The L.A. Times has a more detailed obituary here. Other than that I enjoyed his music, I do not have much else to add beyond what those articles say about Mr. Dillard's skill. Requiescat in pace Mr. Dillard.
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