THE DILLARDS
The multi-talented musician, writer, actor, (and honorary doctor!) Rodney Dillard is a founder, lead singer, composer, and last member standing of The Dillards, one of the most transformative musical groups to
come out of the 1960s and 70s and the most viewed bluegrass band in history (via their appearances on The Andy Griffith Show).
Hailing from Salem, Missouri, The Dillards (Dr. Rodney Dillard, Doug Dillard, Mitch Jayne, and Dean Webb) are known for helping to bring two brand new music genres to mainstream America: Bluegrass
(through their unforgettable roles as “The Darlings” on The Andy Griffith Show) and Country Rock (through iconic albums such as “Wheatstraw Suite,” “Copperfields,” and Rodney’s in-studio and onstage genre-defying innovations).
Because of his contributions and the innovation he brought to the American music tradition, Rodney is one of the only currently active artists to be featured in three major Halls of Fame at the same time
- the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, the Bill Monroe Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, and the Country Music Hall of Fame (via special focused exhibit).
In the Spring of 2023, Rodney was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Missouri State University in recognition of his proud history and commitment to spreading
the Ozarks culture and musical tradition across the globe. Dr. Dillard is also a recipient of the Outstanding Missourian award from the State of Missouri and, he along with his late brother Doug, were the very first inductees into the Missouri Music Hall of Fame.
In 1962 The Dillards performed their very first professional show at Washington University in St. Louis before heading out to California to seek their fame and fortune (or at least a record deal).
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