Don Parmley

Don Parmley
Genres Bluegrass
Associated acts Bluegrass Cardinals, The Hillmen

Don Parmley is a bluegrass musician known best for his work with the Bluegrass Cardinals, a group he formed in 1974. Prior to Bluegrass Cardinals, Parmley was a member of The Hillmen.

Early life and education

Parmley was born in Wayne County, Tennessee in 1933, moving to Southern California a few years later.[1]

Career

Parmley began his career as a member of The Hillmen, playing alongside members Vern Gosdin and Chris Hillman.[2] Parmley was working as a musician for the television show The Beverly Hillbillies and is credited with all banjo work on the show with the exception of the intro theme song.[1] Chris Hillman had moved on from The Hillmen, finding success with the group The Byrds.[3] Parmley then moved on to form the Bluegrass Cardinals along with Randy Graham and Parmley's 15 year old son David Parmley.[4]

Parmley retired from the Bluegrass Cardinals in 1997 with his son David moving on to form the band Continental Divide.[1] Parmley occasionally sings in concerts with the Continental Divide.[1]

Discography

For discography as part of a group, see The Hillmen and Bluegrass Cardinals.

Albums

Title Details
5 String Banjo with 12 String Guitar
  • Released: 1997
  • Label: GNP/Crescendo
  • Format: Album

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Montell, William Lynwood (2006). Grassroots Music in the Upper Cumberland. University of Tennessee Press. ISBN 9781572335455. Retrieved 4 October 2015.
  2. ↑ Bogdanov, Vladimir (2003). All Music Guide to Country: The Definitive Guide to Country Music. Backbeat Books. ISBN 9780879307608.
  3. ↑ Sharp, Ken (5 September 2014). "Full Flight: A Chat with Chris Hillman of the Byrds". Rock Cellar Magazine. Retrieved 20 August 2015.
  4. ↑ Old Time Music. Indiana University. 1980.
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