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The Bluegrass Cardinals were a Bluegrass band from Los Angeles, California. The group is credited with being the first bluegrass band to record bluegrass gospel in a cappella. [1] . Founded in 1974, the Bluegrass Cardinals disbanded in 1997 when founding member Don Parmley announced his retirement from music. History.
- 1974–1997
Biography. The Bluegrass Cardinals came together in Los Angeles in 1974 when banjoist Don Parmley and mandolinist Randy Graham teamed up with Parmley's 15-year-old son, David, to form what was to become a successful bluegrass trio who wielded considerable influence from the latter half of the '70s through the early '90s.
David L. Parmley (born February 1, 1959) is a bluegrass vocalist, guitarist, and award-winning bandleader. He is best known for being a co-founder of both the Bluegrass Cardinals and Continental Divide.
The Bluegrass Cardinals came together in Los Angeles in 1974 when banjoist Don Parmley and mandolinist Randy Graham teamed up with Parmley's 15-year-old son, David, to form what was to become a successful… Read Full Biography. STREAM OR BUY: Active. 1970s - 1990s. Formed. 1974 in Los Angeles, CA. Disbanded. 1997. Genre. Country, Religious. Styles.
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Don Parmley (19 October 1933 – 30 June 2016) was a bluegrass musician known best for his work with the Bluegrass Cardinals, a group he formed in 1974. Prior to Bluegrass Cardinals, Parmley was a member of The Hillmen.
Essential Bluegrass Cardinals, The: The Definitive Collection. This is a treasure trove of bluegrass gems recorded between 1978 and 1981, with many songs presented on CD for the first time ever. 24 Songs! 1 Knee Deep in Lovin' You, 2.30. 2 I Wonder Where You Are Tonight, 2.38. 3 Blue is the Color of Lonesome, 2.33.
