Marshall Wilborn
Marshall Wilborn | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 12, 1952[1] Austin, Texas |
| Genres | Bluegrass music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Bass,vocals, banjo |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Pinecastle,Rounder |
Marshall Wilbornis an American bluegrass music bass player and composer best known for his work with theJohnson Mountain Boys,Longview,Michael Clevelandand Flamekeeper, and theLynn MorrisBand.
Biography
[edit]Early years
[edit]Wilborn was raised in Austin, Texas. He first played banjo, but because so many of his friends also preferred the banjo, Wilborn learned to play the bass.[2]
In 1981, Wilborn metLynn Morrisat a jam session in Austin. In 1982, when the bassist position opened in Morris's Pennsylvania band Whetstone Run, Wilborn took the job.[3]Besides Morris and Wilborn, the band included Lee Olsen (mandolin) and Mike Gorrell (guitar). Wilborn stayed with Whetstone Run until 1986.[4][5]
In 1986, Wilborn spent several months playing inJimmy Martin's Sunny Mountain Boys.[3]Then he received an invitation to join theJohnson Mountain Boys,replacing bassist Larry Robbins.[1][6]
Lynn Morris Band
[edit]Wilborn co-founded theLynn Morrisband in 1988, and in 1989 Wilborn and Morris wed.[7]The group had to disband following Lynn Morris’ stroke in 2003. They released their first albumLynn Morris Bandin 1990;Bramble and the Rosein 1992;Mama’s Handin 1995,You’ll Never Be the Sunin 1999, andShape of a Tearin 2003.[8]Morris suffered a stroke in 2003, effectively disbanding the group. Her recovery has been slow but steady, and she reunited with her band on stage in 2011.[9]
Root 5
[edit]In 1999, Wilborn releasedRoot 5,an album of bass instrumentals accompanied by banjo. Wilborn played bass and banjo, and was accompanied by Morris,David McLaughlin,Tom Adams,Tony Furtado,Alan Munde,Craig Smith,Ron Stewart,Scott Vestal, andPete Wernick.[10]Root 5was nominated for Instrumental Recording of the Year by theInternational Bluegrass Music Association(IBMA).[11]
Longview
[edit]In 1994, Wilborn formed Longview withDon Rigsby(mandolin),Dudley Connell(guitar),Joe Mullins(banjo),James King(guitar), and Glen Duncan (fiddle).[2]
Seneca Rocks!
[edit]Wilborn, Dudley Connell, Tom Adams, David McLaughlin, and Sally Love Connell formed the band Seneca Rocks! in 2006. All members except Love Connell were previously members of the Johnson Mountain Boys.[12]
Flamekeeper
[edit]Wilborn joinedMichael Clevelandand Flamekeeper in 2007, and performed with them until 2011.[13]
Springfield Exit
[edit]Wilborn currently performs with the band Springfield Exit, which also includes vocalist Linda Lay, guitarist David Lay, David McLaughlin on mandolin, and Tom Adams on banjo.[14]Their debut album,That Was Thenwas released in 2015.[15]
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers
[edit]Wilborn joined Chris Jones & The Night Drivers in late 2019 and is currently playing with them.
Music instruction
[edit]Wilborn has taught the Murphy Method of instruction on DVD forMel Bay.[16]
Awards
[edit]1998, he was voted Bass Player of the Year by Bluegrass Now Magazine’s Fan’s Choice awards.[17]
Wilborn won the IBMA award for Bass Player of the Year in 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012.[18]
Discography
[edit]Solo albums
[edit]- 1999:Root 5: Bass & Banjo(Pinecastle)[17]
With Whetstone Run
[edit]- 1984:No Use Frettin'(Red Dog)
- 1987:Let the Whole World Talk(Rounder)
- 1988:Requests(Rounder)
- 2002:At the Old Schoolhouse(Rounder)
With TheLynn MorrisBand
[edit]- 1990:The Lynn Morris Band(Rounder)
- 1992:The Bramble and the Rose(Rounder)
- 1995:Mama's Hand(Rounder)
- 1999:You'll Never Be the Sun(Rounder)
- 2003:Shape of a Tear(Rounder)
- 1997:Longview(Rounder)
- 1999:High Lonesome(Rounder)
- 2002:Lessons in Stone(Rebel)
- 2008:Deep in the Mountains(Rounder)
WithMichael Clevelandand Flamekeeper
[edit]With Springfield Exit
[edit]- 2003:Springfield Exit(Cracker Barrel)
- 2015:That Was Then(Patuxent Music)[21]
As composer
[edit]- 1982:Doyle Lawsonand Quicksilver -Quicksilver Rides Again(Sugar Hill) - track 10, "Mountain Girl"
- 1985: Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver -Once & For Always(Sugar Hill) - track 1, "The Blue Road"
- 1994:Alison KraussandUnion Station-Every Time You Say Goodbye(Rounder) - track 7, "Heartstrings"
- 2002:Rhonda Vincent-My Blue Tears(Rebel) - track 8, "Wishing Well Blues"
- 2003:Jeannie Kendall-Jeannie Kendall(Rounder) - track 9, "Wishing Well Blues"
- 2008:Sierra Hull-Secrets (Rounder) - track 8, "That's All I Can Say"
- 2011:Hot Tuna-Steady as She Goes(Red House) - track 4, "Goodbye to the Blues"
- 2011: Russell Johnson -Anytime Anyplace But Only You(New Time) - track 10, "Wishing Well Blues"
Also appears on
[edit]- 1988:Delia Bell and Bill Grant-Following a Feeling(Rounder)
- 1990:Tom Adams-Right Hand Man(Rounder)
- 1993:James King-These Old Pictures(Rounder)
- 1995: Joe Carr -Windy Days And Dusty Skies(Flying Fish)
- 1995: James King -Lonesome and Then Some(Rounder)
- 1998:Hazel Dickens-Heart Of A Singer(Rounder) with Carol Elizabeth Jones and Ginny Hawker
- 1998:Tony Trischka-Glory Shone Around: A Christmas Collection(Rounder)
- 2000: Ron Spears -My Time Has Come(Copper Creek)
- 2001:Ron Stewart-Time Stands Still(Rounder)
- 2002:Jesse Brock-Kickin' Grass(Pinecastle)
- 2007:Patrick McAvinue-Grave Run(Patuxent)
- 2007: Tony Trischka -Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular(Rounder)
- 2008: James King -Gardens in the Sky(Rounder)
- 2011:Bill Emerson-Eclipse(Rural Rhythm)
- 2013: Junior Sisk and Joe Mullins -Hall of Fame Bluegrass(Rebel)
Music instruction
[edit]- 2007:The Murphy Method: Learn Bluegrass by Ear: Beginning BassDVD (Mel Bay)
- 2007:The Murphy Method: Learn Bluegrass by Ear: Intermediate BassDVD (Mel Bay)
- 2010:The Murphy Method: Learn Bluegrass by Ear: Slap BassDVD (Mel Bay)
References
[edit]- ^abKingsbury, Paul (Feb 1, 2012).The Encyclopedia of Country Music.Oxford University Press.ISBN9780199920839.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^abWolff, Kurt (2000).Country Music: The Rough Guide(1 ed.). Rough Guides.ISBN9781858285344.RetrievedAugust 21,2017.
- ^abHicks Henry, Murphy (May 1, 2013).Pretty Good for a Girl: Women in Bluegrass(1 ed.). University of Illinois Press.ISBN9780252095887.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Grandjean, Pat (April 5, 1985)."Whetstone Run prides itself on bluegrass format".Pennsylviania State University Collegian.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^"Whetstone Run Bluegrass Group To Kick Off Arts Council Anniversary".The Morning Call.August 8, 1985.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Goldsmith, Thomas (2004).The Bluegrass Reader(1 ed.). University of Illinois Press.ISBN9780252029141.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Lawless, John (October 28, 2009)."A chat with Lynn Morris".Bluegrass Today.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Thompson, Richard (October 8, 2011)."On This Day #1".Bluegrass Today.RetrievedAugust 1,2017.
- ^Wiant, Jessica (April 29, 2011)."Back onstage: Lynn Morris reuniting with band at bluegrass festival".The Northern Virginia Daily.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Brad San Martin."Marshall Wilborn: Root 5".Country Standard Time.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^"BMI Dominates Best of Bluegrass in IBMA Nominations".BMI.August 30, 2000.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Lawless, John (June 15, 2006)."Seneca Rocks! in the studio".Bluegrass Today.RetrievedAugust 25,2017.
- ^John Lupton (August 1, 2008)."Michael Cleveland considers" Leavin' Town "".Country Standard Time.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^"Springfield Exit".Bright Box Theater.Archived fromthe originalon September 6, 2017.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^"Springfield Exit - That Was Then".Bluegrass Unlimited.July 1, 2015.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^Shane Vahle (June 9, 2010)."Mel Bay presents: The Murphy Method – Learn Bluegrass by Ear Slap Bass DVD".Bass Frontiers.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^abAlex Steininger."Marshall Wilborn: Bass & Banjo".In Music We Trust.RetrievedAugust 23,2017.
- ^"Recipient History".IBMA.Archived fromthe originalon January 3, 2018.RetrievedAugust 1,2017.
- ^Jerry Oland (January 3, 2009)."Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper:" Leavin' Town "".Hudson Valley Bluegrass Association.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^David McGee (April 1, 2011)."There's Fired Up, Then There's Fired Up. This Is Fired Up".The Bluegrass Special.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
- ^David Morris (February 18, 2015)."That Was Then – Springfield Exit".Bluegrass Today.RetrievedAugust 24,2017.
External links
[edit]- Marshall WilbornatAllMusic
- Marshall Wilborndiscography atDiscogs
