Jerry Douglas

Jerry Douglas (b. May 28, 1956, Warren, Ohio) has been described as the Jimi Hendrix and the Charlie Parker of acoustic music. The New York Times has ca

Jerry Douglas (b. May 28, 1956, Warren, Ohio) has been described as the Jimi Hendrix and the Charlie Parker of acoustic music. The New York Times has called him "dobro's matchless contemporary master." He has won five Grammy Awards, several Grammy Acknowledgments, and countless specialized awards. Though he got his start in bluegrass, he has made an impact in fields ranging from rock'n'roll to jazz, from blues to Celtic, from mainstream country to contemporary classical.

Douglas' legacy is multi-faceted with him having been a member of such bands as [[Alison Krauss & * 1994 Instrumental Album of the Year - Union Station]], The Whites, J.D. Crowe & the New South, the Country Gentlemen and Strength in Numbers. Having played on more than 1000 albums, he has defined the sounds of many diverse recordings including discs released by Garth Brooks, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Reba McEntire and Ray Charles to name just a few.