Ricky Skaggs

Born: 1954-07-18

Birthplace: Cordell, Kentucky, USA

Biography

Rickie Lee Skaggs, known professionally as Ricky Skaggs, is an American neotraditional country and bluegrass singer, musician, producer, and composer. He primarily plays mandolin; however, he also plays fiddle, guitar, mandocaster, and banjo.

Known For

Opry 100: A Live Celebration
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music
In the Hank Williams Tradition
Songs From the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers
The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan
George Jones: Same Ole Me
35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith
Country Gold

Top Movie Credits

Opry 100: A Live Celebration Self - Performer
Time-Life: Country Legends Live, Vol. 3 Self
Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music Self - Musician
In the Hank Williams Tradition Self
Songs From the Neighborhood: The Music of Mister Rogers Self
The Chieftains: Down The Old Plank Road -The Nashville Sessions in Concert Self
The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan Self
George Jones: Same Ole Me Self
35 Years of Friends: Celebrating the Music of Michael W. Smith Self
Country Gold Self