What is Del McCoury's full name?
Delano Floyd McCoury
Del McCoury nickname(s):
Delano Floyd McCoury, Del McCoury
Del McCoury date of birth:
February 1, 1939
How old is Del McCoury?
87
Where was Del McCoury born?
Bakersville, NC USA
What is Del McCoury nationality?
American
What is Del McCoury's occupation?
Singer, Musician
What genre is Del McCoury's work?
Bluegrass, Country, Country, Old-time
What instruments does Del McCoury play?
Guitar, Banjo, Singer
Short Biography
Delano Floyd McCoury (born February 1, 1939 in York, Pennsylvania) is an American bluegrass musician. As leader of the Del McCoury Band, he plays guitar and sings lead vocals along with his two sons, Ronnie McCoury and Rob McCoury, who play mandolin and banjo respectively. In June 2010, he received a National Heritage Fellowship lifetime achievement award from the National Endowment for the Arts and in 2011 he was elected into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.