CAT Episode 043 - John McEuen (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)

Published: Aug. 8, 2018, 10:45 p.m.

The legendary John McEuen is a multi-instrumentalist who played a major role in the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for well over 3 decades.  With over a dozen awards and nominations throughout the years, both in a band and solo, John last broke from the band in 2017.  Award-winning program director, Ray White, talks with John about his new book, "The Life I've Picked," and about his latest solo album release - Made In Brooklyn.  Grammy winner McEuen provides great stories about his life and times!  In our showcase segment we feature The Father of the British Blues - John Mayall.  Great musicians like Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Jack Bruce, John McVie, Mick Taylor and many others cut their teeth and launch their career as part of John's Bluesbreakers band.  John Mayall's latest live release is titled Three For The Road.  For additional information about our show visit www.classicartiststoday.com