The Hillmen were a bluegrass group, consisting of Chris Hillman (mand/voc), Vern Gosdin (guit/lead voc), Rex Gosdin (bass/voc) and Don Parmley (banjo/voc). They recorded one fantastic album in 1963. It consists mostly of traditionals and standards, but also includes stunning versions of Dylan's "When The Ship Comes In" and Guthrie's "Ranger's Command". Hillman & Parmley provided some formidable instrumental chops, whilst the Gosdins provided a solid rhythmic base and fantastic vocal harmonies.
@MrAugustus88:I don't know if he is German or not, He was born and raised in California.Chris did play mandolin in this band,not sure if he did any singing.He also did the lead vocals and played guitar in The Desert Rose Band. He tours and sings now with Herb Pedersen.
@VibrantNTingling I ordered The Hillmen cd off the Walmart.com web site.I checked to see if they had any more, but they are out of stock.They still have Running Wild,Out of the Woodwork,and Rice,Rice,Hillman & Pedersen in stock.They are very good cds to.
The Hillmen were a bluegrass group, consisting of Chris Hillman (mand/voc), Vern Gosdin (guit/lead voc), Rex Gosdin (bass/voc) and Don Parmley (banjo/voc). They recorded one fantastic album in 1963. It consists mostly of traditionals and standards, but also includes stunning versions of Dylan's "When The Ship Comes In" and Guthrie's "Ranger's Command". Hillman & Parmley provided some formidable instrumental chops, whilst the Gosdins provided a solid rhythmic base and fantastic vocal harmonies.
pinokazan 1 month ago
@MrAugustus88
Chris Hillman is the best known of this group, as shortly afterwards he became the bassist for folk-rock pioneers The Byrds.
pinokazan 1 month ago
@MrAugustus88:I don't know if he is German or not, He was born and raised in California.Chris did play mandolin in this band,not sure if he did any singing.He also did the lead vocals and played guitar in The Desert Rose Band. He tours and sings now with Herb Pedersen.
bren1231001 3 months ago
Is Chris Hillman of the Byrds the German boy involved in this folk band ?
MrAugustus88 3 months ago
Thank you for uploading this classic. I bought the LP at mailorder auction when I was a schoolboy, but sold it 20 years ago. Still have a tape.
Silberbard 10 months ago
Check bestbuy.com They have The Hillmen cd on backorder.
bren1231001 1 year ago
@VibrantNTingling I ordered The Hillmen cd off the Walmart.com web site.I checked to see if they had any more, but they are out of stock.They still have Running Wild,Out of the Woodwork,and Rice,Rice,Hillman & Pedersen in stock.They are very good cds to.
bren1231001 1 year ago
I love this song.
sponyge 1 year ago
Don Parmely Vern Gosdin and his brother Ray I think and Chris Hillman
MistyMountaineers 1 year ago 2