J.D. Crowe | |
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.jpg) Crowe performing in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | James Dee Crowe |
| Born | August 27, 1937 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | December 24, 2021 (aged 84) Nicholasville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Genres | Bluegrass, progressive bluegrass |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Banjo, vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1956–2015 |
| Labels | Rounder, Starday, Rebel, Lemco, King Bluegrass |
James Dee Crowe (August 27, 1937 – December 24, 2021) was an American banjo player and bluegrass band leader. He first became known during his four-year stint with Jimmy Martin in the 1950s. Crowe led the bluegrass group New South from 1971 until his death in 2021.