David Grier | |
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 David Grier in 2024 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 1961 Washington, D.C. |
| Genres | Bluegrass, acoustic |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1981–present |
| Labels | Dreadnaught |
David Grier is an American acoustic guitarist. A three-time IBMA guitarist of the year, Grier has been lauded as highly influential and a master flatpicker by music publications and several of his colleagues. [1][2][3]
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]
- ^ "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".