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William "Dave" Evans (July 24, 1950 - June 26, 2017) was a tenor singer, banjo player, composer, and bluegrass band leader. He was noted for his powerful tenor vocal range and for his style which bridged traditional and contemporary bluegrass. [3] Notable songs written by Evans include "One Loaf of Bread," "Highway 52," "99 Years is Almost for Life," and "Be Proud of the Grey in Your Hair."
Jun 26, 2017 · Daves Evans passes. Bluegrass music lost one of its most iconic characters and soulful mountain-style singers with the passing of Dave Evans on Sunday evening, June 25. He was 65 years of age. Evans had given much of his life to bluegrass, developing a love for the sound of the banjo as a boy. Though his dad was a old time banjo player, young ...
Jul 21, 2023 · Great haunting Bluegrass tune
Jun 16, 2010 · Bluegrass fans have loved Dave Evans for years, both for his soulful banjo playing, sing and songwriting, and for his determination in the face of overwhelming obstacles. Evans had worked with a number of seminal bluegrass bands, including Earl Taylor, Red Allen, The Boys from Indiana, and the Goins Brothers, but it was his time with Larry Sparks starting in 1972 that led to his prominence as ...
Dave EvansClassic Bluegrass Album1994( I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS, JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE TO LET OTHERS LISTEN TOO)
Dave EvansClassic Bluegrass Album1994( I DO NOT OWN RIGHTS, JUST THOUGHT I'D SHARE TO LET OTHERS LISTEN TOO)
Oct 1, 2013 · Last of the Breed: The Dave Evans Story: Directed by Matthew J. Pellowski. With Peter Halpin, Shane Woodson, Lucas Bentley, Tom T. Hall. Long time Bluegrass singer and songwriter Dave Evans heard a voice when he was just a child at the young age of thirteen. "From the ole Queen City, to New Boston town, Ironton and Ol' Hanging Rock, I've made every stop, I've played every station, while ...
Feb 2, 2012 · ”Those who knew Dave Evans know the film is important, and so they instantly provide all of their energy and enthusiasm; they recognize why it’s very important to tell his story. [Dave Evan’s generation] is a socially important generation that basically provided the backbone and substance of 2nd generation Bluegrass.
William "Dave" Evans was a tenor singer, banjo player, composer, and bluegrass band leader. He was noted for his powerful tenor vocal range and for his style which bridged traditional and contemporary bluegrass. Notable songs written by Evans include "One Loaf of Bread," "Highway 52," "99 Years is Almost for Life," and "Be Proud of the Grey in Your Hair."
Traditional bluegrass fans have long recognized Dave Evans for what he is: a living legend. Dave is one of the few true triple threats in the genre - a talented singer, banjo picker, and songwriter. He has shared the stage with greats such as Larry Sparks and Ralph Stanley. Alison Krauss cites him as one of her biggest inspirations.
