J. D. Crowe

J.D. Crowe
Crowe performing in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJames Dee Crowe
Born(1937-08-27)August 27, 1937
Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedDecember 24, 2021(2021-12-24) (aged 84)
Nicholasville, Kentucky, U.S.
GenresBluegrass, progressive bluegrass
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Banjo, vocals, guitar
Years active1956–2015
LabelsRounder, Starday, Rebel, Lemco, King Bluegrass

James Dee Crowe (August 27, 1937 – December 24, 2021) was an American banjo player and bluegrass band leader. He first became known during his four-year stint with Jimmy Martin in the 1950s. Crowe led the bluegrass group New South from 1971 until his death in 2021.

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