J. D. Crowe
Musicians · banjoist · guitarist
American musician (1937–2021)
About J. D. Crowe
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.
Quick facts
- Known for
- Standing Tall and Tough, Big Jam Session, Old Friends Get Together
- Born
- 1937-08-27
- Died
- 2021-12-24
- Artist type
- Person
- Gender
- Male
- Origin
- Lexington
- Associated area
- United States
- Active period
- 1937-08-27 – 2021-12-24
- Genres
- bluegrass
- Music tags
- bluegrass
- ISNI
- 0000000114938380
- IPI
- 00007136808
