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- Mike started to play at 13, influenced by Josh Graves.
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He did not start playing music full-time until the Washington Star-News folded in 1981. Auldridge last played with Darren Beachley and The Legends of the Potomac bluegrass band. [ 6 ]
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He did not start playing music full-time until the newspaper folded in 1976. He designed several of the Seldom Scene’s early album covers and drew the logo that is part of the masthead of the illustrious Bluegrass Unlimited magazine as well.
In 1950, Mike Auldridge heard bluegrass music for the first time. He was already familiar with country groups such as Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys, Johnnie and Jack, and Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper, and felt that the Dobro guitar he heard in these bands would sound good in bluegrass as well.
May 8, 2024 · A founding member of The Seldom Scene’s bluegrass group, Auldridge’s innovative playing style brought a new dimension to the genre. The New York Times hailed him as “one of the most distinctive dobro players in the history of country and bluegrass music.”
Nov 1, 2013 · MIKE AULDRIDGE. From Washington, D.C. One of bluegrass music’s best known and most influential Dobro™ (resophonic guitar) players. Besides his work with the Seldom Scene and other bands, he appeared on recordings with Linda Ronstadt, Hank Williams, Jr., Emmylou Harris, James Taylor, Ry Cooder and many others.
Dec 31, 2012 · He admitted to his attack of nerves when the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe (famous for his antipathy toward the Dobro), invited him to play on a recording session.
Dec 21, 2012 · He has also performed with the touring bands of Lyle Lovett and Emmylou Harris. In 2007, Auldridge was recognized for his contributions to the development of bluegrass with International Bluegrass Music Association's Distinguished Achievement Award.
