![]() ![]() "Old Time Religion: A Country Gospel Program By Johnny D" (Alshire Records, 1972) (LP) Some players I recognize - Willie Rainsford on piano, Leo Jackson guitar, Jim Baker playing steel - but many of the pickers are more obscure, possibly from D's own band. D was from "the north country," which I guess maybe means Canada, though this album was recorded in Nashville, although not entirely with the A-list usual suspects. Comments, corrections and suggestions are always welcome.Īrthur D "Rocky Mountain Water" (Tad Records, 1975) (LP) These are the people who are often overlooked in the history books but who contributed their talents, hopes and dreams to the country music world, and the aim of this guide is to keep their memories and their work alive. ![]() Many of these musicians toured nationally or regionally while others were strictly hometown folks. They included longhaired country-rockers, red-dirt outlaws, Nashville hopefuls and earnest amateurs, as well as the more country-oriented artists in the bluegrass and southern gospel fields. ![]() LOCALS ONLY: This is a guide to independent and off-the-radar country musicians from the 1960s, 1970s and early 'Eighties, including hometown performers working in regional oprys, jamborees, dude ranches, casinos, pizza parlors and lounges. 1970's "Hippiebilly" Country Albums, Letter "D" - Joe Sixpack's Guide To Hick Music ![]()
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