Banjo Memories
Banjo Memories


The above photo is probably Alan's first stage performance. Alan Dalton and Michael Walker are competing in a "Gong Show" at Jones Valley High School, Birmingham, AL in 1977. Alan had just mastered "Foggy Mountain Breakdown".

Following are more Banjo Memories from the past.


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L/R 1. Alan's first band/Westwind/1976 - 2. Alan at Magnolia Springfest with Vassar Clements & Peter Rowan - 3. Alan & Vassar - 4. Earl Scruggs signature from IBMA, 1998 - 5. Oak Grove Bluegrass/Bill Monroe - 6. Peanuts banjo Comic - 7. Alan Daltn, Steve Pruett, House of Jam, Sketch








L/R 1. Tony Williamson, Alan Dalton, Vassar Clements, Mighty Eight Concert, Savannah, GA - 2. Alan Dalton, Vassar Clements, Carroll Clements, Mighty Eight Concert, Savannah, GA - 3. Alan Dalton, Steve Pruett, The Impediments, House of Jam, Jacksonville, FL - 4. Vassar Clements, Alan Dalton, Tony Rice, Randy Wood Concert Hall, Dec 2004 - 5. Alan Dalton, Carroll Clements, Bobby Lee Rogers & The Code Talkers, Freebird Cafe, Jacksonville Beach, FL 2005 - 6. Alan's first attempt at banjo graphics 7. Alan with Rev. Jeff Mosier of Blueground Undergrass - Vassar Clements Memorial Show / Magnolia Springfest 2006








L/R 1. Alan with David Gans & The New Traditionals - Magnoliafest Midwest 2005, Bean Blossom, Indiana - 2. Alan Dalton, Vassar Clements, Carroll Clements, Mighty Eight Concert, Savannah, GA - 3. Alan Dalton, Steve Pruett, The Impediments, House of Jam, Jacksonville, FL - 4. Vassar Clements, Alan Dalton, Tony Rice, Randy Wood Concert Hall, Dec 2004 - 5. Alan Dalton, Carroll Clements, Bobby Lee Rogers & The Code Talkers, Freebird Cafe, Jacksonville Beach, FL 2005 - 6. Alan's first attempt at banjo graphics 7. Alan with Rev. Jeff Mosier of Blueground Undergrass - Vassar Clements Memorial Show / Magnolia Springfest 2006