COUNTRY GENTLEMEN, THE

COUNTRY GENTLEMEN, THE (Classic lineup, 1959–1969: Charlie Waller [lead voc, gtr]; John Duffey [tenor voc, mdln]; Eddie Adcock [bar voc, bnj]; Tom Gray [b voc, b]) The Country Gentlemen were Washington, D.C.'s premiere BLUEGRASS band during the first decade of the FOLK REVIVAL; they were also the best-known of the second generation, progressive bands who helped broaden the bluegrass style by introducing new material into the repertoire and new instrumental techniques. The original band was…