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Bernie Leadon
Bernard Matthew Leadon III, known as Bernie Leadon, was born on July 19, 1947,
in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He is an American musician, songwriter, and singer,
known for his multi-instrumental skills including guitar, banjo, mandolin, steel
guitar, and dobro. Leadon's early musical career began with the bluegrass outfit
the Scottsville Squirrel Barkers in San Diego, California. He became part of the
emerging folk-rock scene, joining notable groups such as Hearts & Flowers,
Dillard & Clark, and most prominently The Flying Burrito Brothers with Gram
Parsons and Chris Hillman, helping...
