Following graduation from high school in the early 70s, Lorin Rowan and his brother Chris teamed up as a vocal/guitar pop duo, along with mandolinist David Grisman. They moved to Marin County, where they met with Grisman’s old bluegrass friend, the Grateful Dead’s Jerry Garcia. Garcia played pedal steel guitar on some of their demos, as well as on their first record for Columbia Records, “Rowan Brothers”, produced by David “Diadem” Grisman. An early gig was opening for the Grateful Dead at the closing of the Fillmore West. Lorin, Chris and their brother Peter recorded as “The Rowans” on three albums for Warner/Asylum. Loren’s song “Soldier of The Cross” is the title cut from Ricky Skaggs’ Grammy nominated Gospel/Bluegrass CD. Lorin performed at last year’s Milley salute to his good friend and Milley recipient, the late Marty Balin.
Website: www.lorinrowan.com