Dudley Connell
- January 6, 2024
- Singer
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Dudley Connell Biography
| Name | Dudley Connell |
| Birthday | Feb 18 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Scherr |
| Home Town | Scherr |
| Birth Sign | Pisces |
Dudley Connell is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on February 18, 1956 in Scherr, Scherr, ****. Dudley Connell (born February 18, 1956) is an American singer in the bluegrass tradition. He is best known for his work with the Johnson Mountain Boys, Longview, and The Seldom Scene.
In 1993, Joe Wilson organized the “Masters of the 5-String Banjo” tour, with Connell, Laurie Lewis, Ralph Stanley, Will Keys, Seleshe Damessae]l, Kirk Sutphin, Tony Ellis, Seamus Eagan, and Carroll Best. Music from this tour was collected and released on the 1994 album Masters of the Banjo on Arhoolie Records.
In 1995, Connell joined the Seldom Scene, playing guitar and singing lead vocals, and has remained with them since.
Connell recorded two albums with Don Rigsby: Meet Me By the Moonlight in 1999 and Another Saturday Night in 2001. They drew on the Appalachian brother style of singing in country music made popular in the early 20th century by groups such as the Blue Sky Boys and the Monroe Brothers.
Connell has recorded with Hazel Dickens, and toured with her in 1992.
Dudley Connell Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Dudley Connell is one of the richest Singer from . According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dudley Connell 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In 1975, Connell founded and led the Johnson Mountain Boys, playing guitar and singing lead vocals. Other members included Richard Underwood (banjo), David McLaughlin (mandolin), and Gary B Reid (bass). The band ended in 1988 due to road life stresses, but have since played reunion shows and another album Blue Diamond. Connell and other band members also provided musical support for Buzz Busby.
From 1989-1998, Connell worked as manager of the Smithsonian Folkways office in Rockville, Maryland. He currently is an Audio Archivist for the National Council for the Traditional Arts, cataloging and digitizing their collection of recordings for the Library of Congress.
In 1994, Connell formed Longview with Don Rigsby (mandolin), Marshall Wilborn (bass), Joe Mullins (banjo), James King (guitar), and Glen Duncan (fiddle).
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Top Facts about Dudley Connell
- Dudley Connell is a bluegrass musician and singer.
- He was born on April 23, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland.
- Connell is best known as the lead vocalist for The Seldom Scene.
- He has also performed with other notable bluegrass bands such as Longview and Johnson Mountain Boys.
- Connell has won multiple awards including IBMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year in 1995.
- He has released several solo albums throughout his career.
- In addition to singing, he plays guitar and mandolin.
- Connell has collaborated with many other musicians in the bluegrass genre.
- He continues to tour and perform regularly at festivals and venues worldwide.
- Dudley Connell is considered one of the most influential figures in modern bluegrass music history.