Tom Ewing

Born in Columbus, Ohio in 1946. Lives in Gallatin, Tennessee. Was the final lead singer and guitarist with Bill Monroe and the Blue Grass Boys (from 1986-1988 and also 1989-1996). He appeared on Monroe’s last three albums including Southern Flavor which won a Grammy. Attended Ohio State University; earned degrees in journalism and education. Former member of Earl Taylor’s Stoney Mountain Boys (Cincinnati). 1978-1986, hosted the “Bluegrass Ramble” radio show in Columbus, Ohio (which is still on the air as of 2018, although with different hosts). Has recorded three solo projects (1988, 1989, 1993). 1994, began writing a column for Bluegrass Unlimited magazine (“Thirty Years Ago This Month”). 1994, married Gwen McReynolds, daughter of Jesse McReynolds (Jim and Jesse). 1996, after Bill Monroe’s death, joined David Davis and the Warrior River Boys. Also played bass for Jim and Jesse. 2000, compiled and edited “The Bill Monroe Reader,” published by the University of Illinois Press. 2003, formed a band called “Monroe’s Boys.” Also a band called “Blue Grass Boys Reunion” with other former members of Monroe’s band (Bob Black and Mark Hembree).