The Kentucky Colonels 1966 beetle including the death of longtime

including the death of longtime producer Jerry Finn and Barker's near fatal plane crash

is one of his greatest moments and another masterwork of soulful sophistication

They retain enough of their trademark quirkiness to keep longtime fans from feeling alienated

But you can forget about that for now

The Kentucky Colonels 1966 beetle including the death of longtimeExtra Crispy Bluegrass! Released by Shiloh Records in 1978, 1966 was a curious album, the bucket of tunes contained only two songs in the Colonels regular repertoire while the rest was made up of finger lickin good covers and traditionals. This reissue expands the offering with some of their earliest known recordings, combining to form a full menu from a legendary band that ushered bluegrass into a more modern era! The band, led by the virtuosic