Chris Darrow

Chris Darrow
Birth nameChristopher Lloyd Darrow
Born(1944-07-30)July 30, 1944
Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.
DiedJanuary 15, 2020(2020-01-15) (aged 75)
GenresRock, country rock
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, bass, fiddle, violin, banjo, resonator guitar, lap steel guitar, mandolin, sitar
Years active1963–2019
Formerly ofThe Dry City Scat Band, Kaleidoscope, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Christopher Lloyd Darrow (July 30, 1944 – January 15, 2020) was an American multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.[1] He was considered to be a pioneer of country rock music in the late-1960s and performed and recorded with numerous groups, including Kaleidoscope and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.[2]

  1. ^ "Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Alum Chris Darrow Dies". Tasteofcountry.com. Retrieved August 22, 2021.
  2. ^ Roland, Terry (June 5, 2013). "Unsung Heroes of Americana Music: Chris Darrow and Artist Proof". No Depression. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved August 3, 2017.