David Grisman plays Ralph Rinzler’s 1954 Gibson F-5 mandolin

#OnThisDay legendary musician and folklorist Ralph Rinzler was born! In addition to being a talented mandolinist, Rinzler also managed the careers of Doc Watson and Bill Monroe and cofounded the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington D.C.
In this video, mandolin virtuoso David Grisman shares memories of Rinzler, who was one of Grisman’s most influential mentors. Grisman also plays Rinzler’s personal 1954 Gibson F-5 mandolin together with Tracy Bigelow Grisman and Danny Barnes.
See Rinzler’s historic mandolin on display in Acoustic America: Iconic Guitars, Mandolins, and Banjos. Exhibition closing September 15: mim.org/specia...
Loan courtesy of David Grisman
Presenting sponsor US Bank
In partnership with Acoustic Disc
Song Credits
"Rinzler’s Rag": David Grisman, Tracy Bigelow Grisman, and Danny Barnes
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[@thomasflannigan4469]

I ❤David and I saw him at Grendals lair in Philadelphia in 1975 he blew that room away 🎉 I was in awe 😀 l have ❤ Bluegrass and Dwang ever since I still have all of his vinyl records. What a life long impression he left on that 15 year kid who snuck into the club.Thank you your the best!😊

[@williamhoward2731]

I wish to thank you for sharing this music video with me . Amen

[@Magnetron33]

thank you as I smile ear to ear! A pure musical treat

[@johncopeland3826]

Ah ,the old down home style of playing ...now you are drinking ice cold beer !