Music
A listening-oriented overview of Donald Beck’s recorded work and notable sessions.
'Mixtape' Sampler Playlist
A quick way to hear Don across different eras, bands, and instruments.
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Discography
The Greenwood Singers — Tear Down The Walls (1966)
Don Beck: banjo, guitar, songwriting.
- Notes: Don's public recording debut at age 19.
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Rick Nelson — Country Fever (1967)
Don Beck: banjo (uncredited).
- Notes: uncredited session musicians include Clarence White, James Burton, Joe Osborn.
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Stone Country — Stone Country (1968)
Don Beck: banjo, 12-string guitar, songwriting.
- Notes: Recorded in 1967 at RCA Studios. Producer: Rick Jarrard
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Donald Beck — The Banjo Revolution of Donald Beck (1968)
Don Beck: banjo, guitars.
- Notes: uncredited session players include Joe Osborn and Gene Parsons
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Dillard and Clark — The Fantastic Expedition of Dillard and Clark (1968)
Don Beck: dobro, mandolin.
- Notes: Don is the featured mandolin soloist on Train Leaves Here This Mornin'.
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Douglas Dillard — The Banjo Album (1970)
Don Beck: banjo, dobro
- Notes: Don plays 2nd banjo on Foggy Mountain Breakdown, recorded in one take.
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The Flying Burrito Bros. — Live in Amsterdam (1972)
Don Beck: pedal steel, mandolin.