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Formed in 1966, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band take a unique approach to country-rock that mixes historical tradition with contemporary flourishes.
∙ The waltzing “Mr. Bojangles” was their first and only Billboard Top 10 Pop hit, reaching No. 9 in 1971.
∙ In 1977, they became the first American rock band to tour what was then known as the Soviet Union.
∙ The band has had three singles top the Country charts, including 1987’s Platinum-certified love song “Fishin’ In the Dark.”
∙ Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s lineup has included singer-songwriter Jackson Browne, Eagles member Bernie Leadon, and folk icon John McEuen.
∙ The bluegrass- and gospel-influenced 1989 album Will the Circle Be Unbroken, Vol. Two won two Grammy Awards and Album of the Year at the CMA Awards.
∙ They collaborated with The Chieftains on the lilting folk song “Killybegs,” which appeared on the Irish band’s Grammy Award-winning 1992 album, Another Country.
Musical InfluencesNitty Gritty Dirt Band's musical influences include Lonnie Donegan, Jerry Jeff Walker, The Holy Modal Rounders and more.
Influenced by Nitty Gritty Dirt BandNitty Gritty Dirt Band has influenced the music of Brooks & Dunn, Alison Krauss, Rascal Flatts and more.
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