Biography
A popular bluegrass group that was formed in Los Angeles in 1974 by Don Parmley (19 October 1933, Monticello, Kentucky, USA; banjo, vocals), who had become engrossed in bluegrass music since he first heard Earl Scruggs playing with Bill Monroe and his 15-year-old son David (b. 2 February 1959, Alameda, California, USA; guitar, vocals). (Parmley had already played with other groups in the Los Angeles area, including the Hillmen.) Unlike the Parmleys, the other original members of the Cardinals all came from non-rural backgrounds. They were Randy Graham (b. Los Angeles, California, USA; mandolin, tenor vocals), Bill Bryson (bass, lead vocals) and Dennis Fetchet (fiddle), the latter pair also from the Los Angeles area. Other musicians who have played with the group over the years include Larry Stephenson (mandolin, guitar, vocals), Norman Wright (mandolin, guitar, vocals), John Davis (acoustic bass, vocals), Mike Hartgrove (fiddle, vocals), Dale Perry (bass guitar,...
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