Mitch Jayne
July 5, 1930 – August 2, 2010
Mitch Janye was the long time bassist for influential bluegrass band, the Dillards. He was also the author of many of the groups most beloved songs. Formed in 1962, the pickers eventually added electric guitars, drums and keyboards to the mix which in turn, laid the foundation for country rock to come in the early ’70s, and newgrass in the ’80s and ’90s. Artists who have taken a cue for the Dillards include the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Eagles, New Grass Revival, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Sam Bush, String Cheese Incident, Ricky Skaggs, and the Byrds. The Dillards made their mark on television as well. During the ’60s, they had a recurring role as the Darlings, a bluegrass band that performed on the Andy Griffith Show. The group continued to release albums well into the ’90s. Outside of the Dillards, Jayne authored several books, hosted a radio show, and spent time as a school teacher. Mitch Jayne was 80 when he passed away on August 2, 2010.
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