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The Bluegrass Cardinals
12+ albums
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The Bluegrass Cardinals came together in Los Angeles in 1974 when banjoist Don Parmley and mandolinist Randy Graham teamed up with Parmley's 15-year-old son, David, to form what was to become a successful bluegrass trio who wielded considerable influence from the latter half of the '70s through the early '90s. Don Parmley and Randy Graham's partnership had preceded the official start of the band by seven years when they started a musical friendship after the demise of Parmley's previous group, the Hillmen (whose leader, Chris Hillman, found success as a member of the Byrds), and so it seemed natural to grow into a trio with the addition of the younger Parmley. In 1976, the three moved from southern California to Virginia and cut their self-titled debut album for Sierra Records, followed by their 1977 Rounder offering, Welcome to Virginia. These two albums quickly cemented the oft-described "Cardinal sound," which dealt mainly with the intricate harmonies centered around David Parmley's lead vocal, his dad's baritone, and Graham's high tenor. Almost off the bat, the Bluegrass Cardinals shuffled through countless lineups and proved a springboard for many bluegrass musicians, including fiddler Dennis Fetchet, bassist Bill Bryson, and mandolinist Larry Stephenson. They recorded several albums in the late '70s and early '80s for the CMH label with these and a slew of other fine musicians as well as making several appearances on the Grand Ole Opry before settling with Sugar Hill R
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Sunday Mornin' Singin'
Heavenly Harmony : The Best of Bluegrass Gospel
The Bluegrass Cardinals
The Essential Bluegrass Cardinals: The Definitive Collection
Hallelujah : A Bluegrass Gospel Celebration
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The World's Greatest Bluegrass Bands
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50 Years of Bluegrass Hits, Vol. 1
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100 Greatest Bluegrass Hits
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Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records
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Hand-Picked: 25 Years Of Bluegrass On Rounder Records (Disc 1)
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50 Years of Bluegrass Hits, Volume 3
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O Lord How Great Thou Art!