David Grier
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David Grier is an American acoustic guitarist. A three-time IBMA guitarist of the year, Grier has been lauded as highly influential and a master flatpicker by music publications and several of his colleagues. [1] [2] [3]
David Grier | |
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Background information | |
Born | 1961 Washington, D.C. |
Genres | Bluegrass, acoustic |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1981–present |
Labels | Dreadnaught |
Grier is particularly known for crosspicking, as well as unique phrasing and repeated variations of melody and harmony parts.[4] The Bluegrass Situation has noted Grier's "phenomenal cross-picking guitar techniques, which put him among the greatest bluegrass players of the last several decades."[5]
He has the rare distinction of appearing as a guitarist on bluegrass albums which have been nominated for Grammy Awards in three different decades. [6] [7] [8]