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The entire bluegrass world was shocked when Audie Blaylock died unexpectedly earlier this year. Only 61 years of age, he had been present in professional bluegrass all of the past four decades, and in such a highly visible way, that it seemed like he would always be there. And yet he was gone.
Audie was only 19 when he hired on with Jimmy Martin, staying seven years as a Sunny Mountain Boy. He lived the life of a bluegrass journeyman, working stints with Red Allen in Nashville, with Chris Jones, and Lynn Morris, before taking the guitar gig with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage in After several years there, he worked with Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper before dedicating himself to a solo career with his own group, Audie Blaylock & Redline.
Now, nearly a year on from his passing, Blaylock&#;s good friend and former bass player, Reed Jones, is set to release a memorial single written about his relationship with Audie. Titled Ran Out of Road, Reed says that he was inspired to write it by experience most of us will have had after losing someone close.
&#;I wrote this song in the wake of what appeared to be a posthumous Audie sighting. It was li
In loving memory of Audie Blaylock death, a remarkable musician whose soulful melodies and timeless contributions to bluegrass will forever resonate in the hearts of all.
Audie Blaylock, a virtuoso in bluegrass, left an indelible mark on the music world with his extraordinary talent and unwavering dedication.
Born with a gift for crafting soul-stirring melodies, Audie&#;s musical journey spanned decades, captivating audiences and earning him widespread acclaim.
As a skilled guitarist and vocalist, he seamlessly blended tradition with innovation, creating a
the distinctive sound that became his musical signature.
Audie&#;s legacy extends beyond the stage, touching the lives of those fortunate enough to experience the magic of his performances.
His passion for bluegrass was not only a reflection of his artistic prowess but also a testament to the profound connection he shared with the genre.
In remembrance of Audie Blaylock, his melodies will echo through time, a timeless tribute to a bluegrass maestro.
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The bluegrass community mourns the untimely loss of Audie
“Audie Blaylock’s mellow, wailing tenor and lightning-fast guitar picking have made him one of the names to watch in the world of traditional bluegrass.”–ALL MUSIC GUIDE
There’s something in a name; and Redline, the name of Audie Blaylock’s hot-shot band, could not be more fitting. Blaylock's vision for his sound involves an occasional glance in the rear view mirror, but with a heavy foot planted firmly on the accelerator, his music has a way of driving hard into the future.
Audie Blaylock’s musical journey is a familiar one in bluegrass music, having grown up in an Appalachian musical family, his musical education started early and led to him sharing the stage with some of bluegrass’ finest and most respected artists, including first generation bluegrass character and giant, Jimmy Martin, as well as Red Allen, Harley Allen, Lynn Morris, Michael Cleveland, and Rhonda Vincent.
Yet a true artist is never content in the passenger’s seat, and this is where Blaylock’s path diverges from the familiar, well-beaten path on this old mountain side. Blaylock wrapped his fingers around the steering wheel a dozen or so years ago, charting his own
Audie Blaylock, life long bluegrass singer and bandleader, passed away unexpectedly earlier this week at his home in Auburn, IN. He was 61 years of age. His family reports that he was experiencing some health problems of late, and died from complications of these existing issues. An intensely private person for someone with a public personna, no further details were offered. Known in recent years as lead singer and guitarist with his own band, Redline, Blaylock dedicated most of his adult life to bluegrass. Born in El Paso, TX, Audie grew up in Lansing, MI, where he was playing guitar and mandolin in regional bands while still in school. His big break came in when he was offered the mandolin gig with Jimmy Martin, and he spent the next nine years as a Sunny Mountain Boy. From there he played some with Red Allen, and a good bit with Harley Allen, based in Nashville. When Red died in he took a job with The Lynn Morris Band. For a brief while he played with Chris Jones & The Night Drivers. Then from until he played guitar and sang with Rhonda Vincent & The Rage. After that stint, Audie launched his solo career, sidetracked briefly in when he
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