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“It was around that time, early 60s. There were like three kindred spirits in New Jersey. I had two friends who played folk music, old-time music and bluegrass and we started a little band called the Garret Mountain Boys.”

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David Grisman
David Grisman

David Grisman, born on March 23, 1945, is a renowned composer. His musical career encompasses a variety of styles including bluegrass, jazz, and classical music, having a profound impact on modern music. more

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