As a Blue Grass Boy: Dana Cupp was the banjoist for the last four years of
Bill Monroe's career, including his final show on March 15, 1996.
His playing can be heard on the recording of "Boston Boy"
that closes the boxed set "Music of Bill Monroe, 1936-1994".
Recording Sessions: 11/14/1993, 1/9/1994, 5/22/1994
Before and After: Multi-instrumentalist Dana Cupp first drew attention as
a member of Blue Velvet in the late 70s. He played banjo and dobro in
that band. After Bill's death he performed with the
Osborne Brothers, primarily as a guitarist but also featured on banjo,
mandolin, dobro and bass. After Sonny Osborne retired from
touring, Cupp
joined Bobby Osborne and the Rocky Top X-Press, playing banjo.
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