Terry Baucom

Deering has introduced a new item for banjo players, a custom-gauged set of Terry Baucom strings. This set is what might best be called medium-light, or heavy top, light bottom in guitar parlance. The first and 5th strings are heavier than

North Carolina banjo player L.W. Lambert passed away on January 23, 2014, at his home in Olin. He was 87 years old and his health had been declining for a while. Luin Wilford Lambert, Jr  was born April 18, 1926, in

Is there anyone more beloved inside bluegrass music than Terry Baucom? His banjo style is plainly definitive of the link between Earl Scruggs, through J.D. Crowe, and on to modern 1-4-5 drive. On top of that, he is among the kindest,

We're all seeing year end lists of every sort this week. We have a few of our own. Maybe at the end of 2014 we can publish a Top 10 list of Top 10 lists. Most of these represent the subjective

When banjo players release solo albums, they often choose to showcase their skill and speed with a selection of instrumental tracks. They tear into Scruggs tunes, offer unique originals, and perhaps throw in some more progressive tracks for good measure.

During IBMA week in Raleigh last month, we had the chance for a nice chat with Cindy and Terry Baucom, both of whom had a busy World of Bluegrass. Terry took home the 2013 Recorded Event of the Year award

Bluegrass fans having been awaiting Never Thought Of Looking Back, banjo man Terry Baucom's second solo project, for some time. A debut single, What'll I Do, was released in March, and has spent several weeks at or near the top of our

Banjo man Terry Baucom has a new album coming soon on the John Boy & Billy label. Like his 2011 project, In A Groove, this as yet unnamed record will feature Bauc on the five along with an all-star cast

Maro Kawabata is a bluegrass musician, born and raised in Japan, but who lives now in the United States. It was as a child in Japan that he first heard the music of Bill Monroe, the music that marked him forever

Fellow banjo legend Terry Baucom pulled together a few reflections on the passing of Earl Scruggs, which he shared as an audio file. We thank Terry, and his wife Cindy, for taking the time for this lovely remembrance. Terry Baucom on Earl