Gregory James Corbett (August 27, 1972 – August 24, 2014) was an American banjo player from

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. Corbett was best known for his work with the bluegrass bands

The Country Gentlemen The Country Gentlemen was a progressive bluegrass band that originated during the 1950s in the area of Washington, D.C., United States, and recorded and toured with various members until the death in 2004 of Charlie Waller (American musician), C ...

and The Circuit Riders.

Career

The son of Jimmy and Phebe Corbett, Greg began playing at a young age in groups such as the Dark Mountain Band. He joined The Country Gentlemen in 1991 as the group's banjo player. He played with the group until the group's founder Charlie Waller died in 2004. Corbett went on to found the group The Circuit Riders along with other band members of The Country Gentlemen. The group released a single CD in late 2006.

Death

Corbett died in his sleep on August 24, 2014, aged 41, from undisclosed causes.

References

2014 deaths Musicians from North Carolina People from Asheboro, North Carolina American banjoists People from Montgomery County, North Carolina 1972 births {{US-musician-stub