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We got some very good news today about James King, who had been hospitalized last week for treatment after a number of blood clots were found in his lungs and his legs. Julie King sent along this update just a few minutes ago, which will be welcome news to James' many fans and friends in [...]
We are sorry to report that James King has been hospitalized near his home in Danville, VA, for treatment of blood clots which were found in his legs and lungs. His wife Julie tells us that his condition is stable, and after a day of treatment, his fever has gone down and the clotting has [...]
Ron Spears has gone to work with James King, taking the spot recently vacated by Kevin Prater. Ron will be playing mandolin (and some guitar), and singing tenor with the band. According to James' wife, Julie, he an Kevin jointly decided it was time for them to move in different directions. James and Julie - [...]
Eugene Crabtree, who played banjo for many years with The James King Band, died suddenly yesterday (4/9) from a heart attack. He was 43 years old. We've not been able to find an obituary online, but understand that he died of a heart attack, and was found in his truck too late for any attempt [...]
Rounder Records has posted information on its website about the forthcoming release of a new CD by James King. Titled Gardens in the Sky: The Bluegrass Gospel of James King (Rounder 0595), the album is scheduled for release on May 20. This is what the Rounder website says about King and the anthology: James King [...]
Recently we provided some information about the forthcoming Longview CD Deep In The Mountains, Rounder 0578. We can now add that there are 30 second WinMedia and RealAudio audio clips available to listen to at the Rounder website. The group is a largely studio-only supergroup, featuring James King, Don Rigsby, Lou Reid, JD Crowe, Ron [...]
Rounder Records has announced the release of a new CD from the two-time IBMA Award winning combination, Longview. It is a little over ten years since the debut release by the super group bearing the name Longview and with their first release they caused so much of a furor that two more followed in quick [...]
Last year about this time we told you about a concert being organized in Wisconsin for the benefit of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. We've just received word that October 6, 2007 is the date for the 2nd Annual event. The venue has changed this year, as the one day event has grown in scope. [...]
