Kentucky natives Bob (1931—) and Sonny (1937—) Osborne made their mark on bluegrass and country music by combining innovative, jazzy instrumental work on the mandolin and banjo, respectively, with precise and powerful harmony singing....

The Osborne Brothers, Sonny Osborne, born October 29, 1937, and Bobby Osborne, born December 9, 1931, were an influential and popular bluegrass act from Hyden, Kentucky. They are probably best known for their 1968 hit song, Rocky Top, which is about a...

THE OSBORNE BROTHERS In Concert At Renfro Valley Pinecastle 0107 THE OSBORNE BROTHERS Live In Germany Pinecastle 0108 (CD)/0108 (DVD) After more than fifty years as one of the pioneering acts in bluegrass, the long run of...

At the 2002 Blade Show in Atlanta I had the unique experience of dining with two of the country's top custom knifemakers, brought together by the commonality that both are collaborators in the Benchmade design arsenal. Mel Pardue, one of the early participants...