Del McCoury: The secret to my hair is...

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  • čas přidán 3. 07. 2024
  • Fact: There is not a kinder human being on the planet than the great Del McCoury. And for more than 50 years he's proudly carried the torch for real, hard core bluegrass.
    A member of the International Bluegrass Hall of Fame, McCoury was first bitten by the sound of a banjo. But he later took up guitar when he was asked to join Bill Monroe's Blue Grass Boys in 1963.
    Since then, McCoury has cemented himself as one of the most important names in not just the genre, but American music history.
    Recently, Jarrett Bellini sat down with McCoury before a show at City Winery in Atlanta for a conversation about music. the legends, and even some secrets to Del's famous hair.
    * Apparently This Matters is an interview series by Jarrett Bellini. The concept it simple: I have a case filled with postcards. On the back of each postcard, I write different topics. We pick these cards at random. And then we talk.
    ** My Production Gear:
    www.jarrettbellini.com/2016/12...
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Komentáře • 57

  • @teenut7024
    @teenut7024 Před 5 lety +13

    The man is as real as real can be. You're looking at a legend when you're looking at Del McCoury! 🌞

  • @farrang
    @farrang Před 7 lety +19

    What a gem. The best thing about this is the ironed crease in his jeans! I bet his wife does that too!

  • @se9f282
    @se9f282 Před 7 lety +14

    He's like a kindly gentleman farmer. He's from around my part of the country, and they are around here. He is quite a treasure.

  • @luthiermatt
    @luthiermatt Před 5 měsíci +2

    I love seeing him and the boys at fests. Their sets are so real and authentic and they do not take themselves too seriously. Del gets up on stage and just looks happy to be there. He just seems like such a cool dude.

  • @j.curtis6649
    @j.curtis6649 Před 6 lety +11

    Monroe, Flatt, Scruggs, and Wise may have created the bluegrass sound, but Del McCoury perfected it and brought it to its apex.

  • @reptileguy105
    @reptileguy105 Před 7 lety +23

    Del McCoury has forgotten more then i'll ever know.

  • @buddy-yn9bd
    @buddy-yn9bd Před 4 lety +5

    He sounds exactly like my grandparents. I feel right at home with him. I love his music. Live long Mr. McCoury!

  • @david_a_uno
    @david_a_uno Před 3 lety +4

    Some of the first BG songs I ever learned were sung by Del McCoury. What a great singer, and he's a true legend.

  • @knowswhathestalkinbout2208
    @knowswhathestalkinbout2208 Před 7 lety +10

    Del is a fine human being and a rhythm master! He can make a mule listen!

  • @limbrat5448
    @limbrat5448 Před 3 lety +3

    Dell: Oh dang man,I like that Billy Strings guy. My wife likes that ol Post Malone. Well I guess I do too.

  • @Queenie9671
    @Queenie9671 Před 3 lety +2

    I have had the pleasure of seeing him & his band at The Farm, Eureka Springs AR. He is so talented, kind & easy on the eyes! His hair is beautiful!

  • @markhayden3462
    @markhayden3462 Před 7 lety +6

    My wife & I had the great pleasure of seeing Del & his group a couple of weeks ago. They are the best. Bar none.

  • @andyassad2769
    @andyassad2769 Před 4 lety +3

    Del is so proper he’s got creases in his jeans!!

  • @quartzimaging
    @quartzimaging Před 7 lety +11

    Del is so cool!

  • @maryplaidy6814
    @maryplaidy6814 Před 4 lety +3

    I've been in that library. Worked there for seven years.

  • @Mhammer1943
    @Mhammer1943 Před rokem +1

    No one plays rhythm guitar like Del McCoury! He and Lester Flatt are the best that I have ever heard. Too many young guys try to play fast and they miss the timing and the all important shuffle sound during the breaks. J. D. Crowe said it best: "I try to get the timing right!"

  • @peachybone
    @peachybone Před 4 lety +3

    Why would 4 people not like this??? Reminds me of my Papaw.....

  • @SBrown-ov9lz
    @SBrown-ov9lz Před 14 dny

    I love Del! I didn't remember if he was featured in the many East Coast festivals I attended in the late 70's mid 80's. But found him maybe later on CD at Boarders in early 2000's

  • @denniskopp3281
    @denniskopp3281 Před 7 lety +6

    Del is a true American Treasure !

  • @hardworkingcanadiancitizen252

    I wish we could start over in that time period and I wish I’d be alive t see all a them musicians.

  • @dolinman
    @dolinman Před 7 lety +8

    love Del

  • @t.e.1189
    @t.e.1189 Před rokem +2

    I know everyone calls Bill Monroe the father of bluegrass. But for me Del McCoury is the personification of bluegrass. I don't think I ever hear him sing a song I didn't like.

  • @kennetht66
    @kennetht66 Před rokem +1

    He's a national treasure!

  • @acousticguitar130
    @acousticguitar130 Před 5 lety +4

    The grandfather everyone wishes they had!

  • @aBluegrassPicker
    @aBluegrassPicker Před 2 lety +1

    Outstanding interview.

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 Před 5 lety +3

    I love his stories

  • @melissakirby2874
    @melissakirby2874 Před 11 dny

    Sure seems to be a very kind man

  • @banjopete
    @banjopete Před 5 lety +2

    Now THAT was good.

  • @tommckinnon1005
    @tommckinnon1005 Před 7 lety +6

    Del is real person, down home guy.

  • @cclippin
    @cclippin Před měsícem

    This is legendary.

  • @robertesposito9871
    @robertesposito9871 Před 5 lety +1

    Love his music and his radio show

  • @utah133
    @utah133 Před 4 lety +1

    I spent 5 years in Eastern Kentucky. Dell's speech sounds like my memories. He might be Tennessee or something. I don't know. But I enjoyed my time.

    • @tuckerknisell
      @tuckerknisell Před 3 lety

      I’ve always heard Del was from Pennsylvania. I wonder where his accent comes from

  • @martybunyan12
    @martybunyan12 Před 5 lety +2

    WOW! So Cool!

  • @robertshorthill4153
    @robertshorthill4153 Před 3 lety

    I love his version of Goin' Up the Country by Canned Heat, done in the BG style. It was truly awesome. Only Del and boys could pull it off like that. 😁☮️💖

  • @mickbrod1
    @mickbrod1 Před 7 lety +2

    I dont have any of dels records but after seeing this video I think he is a diamond.

    • @AccuracySpeaks
      @AccuracySpeaks Před 7 lety +3

      Hopefully that has changed by now! He is a diamond indeed, and his records are priceless!

  • @ChevyP619
    @ChevyP619 Před 2 lety

    Such a lovely guy!!!

  • @glenbaker5311
    @glenbaker5311 Před 4 lety +1

    Love that soft voice, bet he learned that from his wife to, ha,gb

  • @billedwards8249
    @billedwards8249 Před 6 lety +1

    Met Dale one time...a great person, the real deal!,

  • @butteredtoast855
    @butteredtoast855 Před 3 lety

    Legend

  • @greg54444
    @greg54444 Před rokem

    People make fun of me for wearing starched blue jeans, but since I see Del still wears them that way, it's good enough for me.

  • @thefilmandmusic
    @thefilmandmusic Před 3 lety +2

    I wonder if he’s a Dapper Dan man.....

  • @maryplaidy6814
    @maryplaidy6814 Před 4 lety +2

    Must have been the Hermitage.

  • @stuartraphello3094
    @stuartraphello3094 Před 2 lety

    I'm a recent convert, but if this man, his family and their many friends aren't just some of the greatest musicians around. I especially loved his families version of for what it's worth, though Del wasn't part of it.

  • @lonniedavis4219
    @lonniedavis4219 Před 2 lety

    Del is the real deal

  • @TheFunkhouser
    @TheFunkhouser Před 2 lety

    Dang his accent is just peachy

  • @weirdbeard63
    @weirdbeard63 Před 3 lety

    Maybe it's the camera angle, but Del appears to be a giant compared to the interviewer.....

  • @theeaskey
    @theeaskey Před rokem

    With all the junk on this here utube this is gold .tk you

  • @IgnatiusCheese
    @IgnatiusCheese Před 7 lety +2

    Del McCoury is the boss

  • @wayneberry8226
    @wayneberry8226 Před 2 lety

    Dall is a good player.

  • @UncleBill732
    @UncleBill732 Před 3 lety

    26,000 people want to know your hair secrets.

  • @limbrat5448
    @limbrat5448 Před 3 lety +1

    Dell is Deadhead,! Who knew.

    • @billjordan3639
      @billjordan3639 Před 3 lety

      Come to Delfest in Cumberland, MD. He’s awesome to talk to.