Modern bluegrass was born when the Country Gentlemen first appeared in July 1957, and the classic line–up of that watershed group is heard on this wonderful 1973 LP. A 28-page booklet accompanies the... more

The first album (1959) by the Country Gentlemen makes it easy to see how they quickly became one of the most successful, influential bands in bluegrass. Includes their classic versions of Roving... more

With folk and bluegrass enjoying widespread popularity at the time, the Country Gentlemen—who blended the two into a unique, progressive style—struck a chord in the early '60s. This 1963 Folkways LP... more

Originally released in 1961,  this was the first album by the band known retrospectively as "The Classic" Country Gentlemen: Charlie Waller (guitar), John Duffey (mandolin), Eddie Adcock (banjo), and... more