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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver (The Kennedy Center)

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Doyle Lawson was born on April 20, 1944 in Ford Town, a part of Sullivan County, near Kingsport, Tennessee. As far back as he can remember, Lawson loved the sound of music, listening to all the stars on the The Grand Ole Opry, and the impressive high lonesome sound of Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys. Lawson’s father, mother, and sister all sang gospel music as members of a cappella trios and quartets that sang music in churches and at revivals. At the age of 11, he expressed an interest in learning to play the mandolin, which his father borrowed from one of the members of his quartet. Doyle Lawson mostly taught himself to play by listening to the radio, a few records, and watching the occasional TV show.

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Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver 5/29/08: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is the "farm team" for bluegrass, integrating each member's special talents into the group while not sacrificing the Quicksilver sound.

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver is the "farm team" for bluegrass, integrating each member's special talents into the group while not sacrificing the Quicksilver sound.

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