Phil Leadbetter, an acclaimed American resonator guitar player died on October 14, 2021.
Phil Leadbetter was born in Knoxville (Tennessee, USA) on October 14, 2021. He was one of the finest dobro players in the bluegrass scene and was voted Dobro Player Of The Year twice by the International Bluegrass Music Association.
Leadbetter released many albums as a solo artist and as member of various well known bluegrass acts, including The New South and Grasstowne.
Phil Leadbetter curated and appeared on Masters of Slide: The Spider Sessions, a collection of master slide guitar players.
“Phil made his mark on bluegrass not only as a distinctive and creative resonator guitar stylist, but as an enthusiastic, joyful presence whenever he was called upon to participate and wherever his love for the music took him. He will be remembered not only as a great musician, but as an inspiration to many and a great friend to all. Phil Leadbetter, rest in peace,” said a press release from Mountain Home Music.
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