Tony Trischka

About

Born on January 16, 1949, Tony Trischka is an American five-string banjo player who has become one of the most influential modern banjoists of his generation. His musical range spans several forms of bluegrass music, and he has occasionally ventured into jazz and avant-garde styles. Trischka's innovative approach to the banjo has inspired a whole generation of progressive psychedelic bluegrass musicians, leaving a lasting impact on contemporary bluegrass music and beyond.