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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Alumnus Chris Darrow Dead at 75
Rest in peace, Chris ...
Country Music's Top 10 Bass Lines
These songs are bass-tastic!
50 Country Songs Everyone Must Hear Before They Die
The Boot rounds up a list of 50 country, Americana, alt-country, bluegrass and folk songs that everyone should hear at least once in their lifetime.
John McEuen Quits the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
After more than 50 years, John McEuen is no longer part of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
Interview: John McEuen Talks Solo Project, 'Made in Brooklyn'
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen has released a new solo album, 'Made in Brooklyn'.
Interview: The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Reflect on 50 Years in Music
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band talk to The Boot about their 50th anniversary, and their tour to celebrate the milestone.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebrate 50 Years With PBS Special
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's lead singer Jeff Hanna talks to The Boot about their 50th anniversary special, filmed at the Ryman Auditorium and airing on PBS in March.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Pack 50 Years of Hits Into Anniversary Show
The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band performed a sold-out show, "Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Celebrating 50 Years," at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday night (Sept. 14). Taped for a PBS special to be aired early next year, the iconic band invited former band members and special guests, including Vince Gill, Alison Krauss and Jackson Browne, to the stage to help them celebrate their half-century as a group.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Interview: Jeff Hanna Talks 50th Anniversary
Fifty years ago, in 1966, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band was founded in Long Beach, Calif., and, despite their numerous lineup changes throughout the years, they've had a successful half-century-long career -- and have no plans to slow down anytime soon.