Richard Greene: Monroe, Muleskinner, Seatrain Fiddle Virtuoso

Send us Fan MailRichard Greene, one of the most innovative and influential fiddle players of all time, grew up in L.A. and studied classical music until his encounter with the pyrotechnic fiddling of Scotty Stoneman. With Bill Monroe, he invented the fiddle chop. With Seatrain he became the first rock musician to play electric violin. He was a member of the legendary band Muleskinner, with Peter Rowan, David Grisman, Bill Keith and Clarence White. His advanced techniques influenced every fiddle player, from Jean-Luc Ponty and Darol Anger to Alison Krauss and Stuart Duncan. At age 82, he has amazing stories of Bill Monroe, Tony Rice, Tony Rice, Clarence White, Peter Rowan and on and on. An unforgettable conversation!