Born: March 21, 1939 in Seattle , Washington, United States
Bluegrass musician, professor, author and authority.
Moved to St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada in 1968 to teach Folklore at Memorial University of Newfoundland.
Formed Crooked Stovepipe in 1973.
1998 co-winner of Grammy Award for Best Liner Notes.
Member of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.