Jesse McReynolds

Jesse Lester McReynolds, (Born July 9, 1929, in Coeburn, Virginia). Jesse McReynolds, known for his innovative "cross-picking" style of mandolin playing, is an innovator of bluegrass music and is a forty one year member of the Grand Ole Opry.

Related Topics:
Coeburn, Virginia - Mandolin - Bluegrass music - Grand Ole Opry

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Jesse McReynolds, along with his late brother, Jim McReynolds, formed the bluegrass pioneering band Jim and Jesse in or around 1947.

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In 1993 he was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor.

Related Topics:
1993 - International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor

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Mr. McReynolds, at 76 years old, still plays between 60 and 70 shows each year, and regularly releases new albums of the bluegrass music he and his brother made famous.

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