Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen, best known as a member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, is a key figure in the history of American folk music. Born in Oakland, California, McEuen grew up outside ...

John McEuen, Co-Founder of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Exits Group John McEuen, Co-Founder of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Exits Group Co-founder and longtime Nitty Gritty Dirt Band member John McEuen has ...

In discussing the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band ... was perfect for our band. That served John and us well for a very long time (McEuen would remain with the Dirt band through 2017).

Among the bands in the middle came in 1966 a band from Long Beach named The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Nearly 60 years later, the band started by Jeff Hanna and Jimmie Fadden are in the midst of ...