Jimmy Gaudreau is best known for his solo albums, and his work with The Country Gentlemen, Tony Rice, and JD Crowe.
10 Facts About Jimmy Gaudreau
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Jimmy Gaudreau moved to the Washington, DC area from his native Rhode Island in 1969 to become a member of the Country Gentlemen, replacing John Duffey and joining Charlie Waller, Ed Farris, and Eddie Adcock.
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Jimmy Gaudreau rejoined the Gentlemen from 1981 until 1985 to record Good as Gold and Let the Light Shine Down.
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Jimmy Gaudreau formed Country Store in 1973 with Keith Whitley, Carl Jackson, and Bill Rawlings.
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Jimmy Gaudreau was a member of JD Crowe and the New South, with Keith Whitley, Bobby Slone, and Mike Gregory.
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From 1979 through 1981, Jimmy Gaudreau was a member of Spectrum with banjoist Bela Fleck and bassist Mark Schatz.
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Jimmy Gaudreau looked for other opportunities when Rice's vocal problems hinted at an end to the band.
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Jimmy Gaudreau joined Carolina Star with leader John Starling and bandmates Mike Auldridge, Rickie Simpkins, Tom Gray, Larry Stephenson, and Jon Randall.
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Jimmy Gaudreau joined Robin and Linda Williams and Jim Watson as part of the Fine Group for several years.
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In 2005, Jimmy Gaudreau was inducted into the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America's "Hall of Greats".