The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, an American country rock band originated in Long Beach, California, in 1966. The group has been noted for their impressive longevity and genre-blending agility, seamlessly fusing country, folk, rock, and bluegrass to create a distinct sound that has captivated fans for over five decades. Their career has been marked by a number of successful albums and singles, as well as collaborations with an array of noteworthy artists within the country music sphere and beyond.

Over the years, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has undergone various lineup changes but has stayed true to its roots in American folk music while also flirting with the mainstream. The band's influence on the folk, country, and rock scenes has been profound, with landmark albums like "Will the Circle Be Unbroken" which brought traditional country music to a new generation of listeners. The band's dedication to collaboration and respect for the roots of American music can be heard in the harmony-laden covers on their recent album "Dirt Does Dylan," where they pay homage to Bob Dylan's legendary songwriting. With a career spanning more than half a century, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band continues to record, perform, and evolve, as evidenced by their continuous string of releases and celebratory live performances, such as "Circlin' Back - Celebrating 50 Years (Live)."

Genres

Country Rock

Related Artists

Emmylou Harris

John Prine

The Band

The Byrds

Old Crow Medicine Show

Pure Prairie League

Poco

The Flying Burrito Brothers

Dolly Parton

Zac Brown Band

Bob Dylan

Alabama

Latest Release

Dirt Does Dylan

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Album - 10 Tracks - Released May 20, 2022