Tony Trischka
Biography
Tony Trischka is a renowned American five-string banjo player born on January 16, 1949. He was inspired by the Kingston Trio's version of "Charlie and the MTA" in 1963 and later joined the Down City Ramblers and Breakfast Special, both of which contributed to his innovative music style. As a pioneer of experimental bluegrass, Trischka has been a influential figure for generations of progressive psychedelic bluegrass musicians.