Dewey Renfro
Musician · Spruce Pine, North Carolina
Best known for
Bass
Dewey Renfro was a North Carolina-born, Pennsylvania-based bassist who toured with Del McCoury's band while spending most of his life as a Cole Steel of York employee — a journeyman sideman of the post-war bluegrass workforce.
- Born September 21, 1923 in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina; later lived in Glenville, Pennsylvania.
- Lifelong bass player.
- Toured "through many states" as a bassist with Del McCoury and his band.
- Worked his day job at the former Cole Steel of York for over 40 years while playing music as a sideman.
- Member of the Glen Rock Church of Christ; avid hunter and fisherman.
- Married to Janet Louise (Trump) Renfro for 56 years.
- Died May 17, 2008 at age 84.
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Del McCoury and the Dixie PalsPlayed on recordings with Del McCoury and the Dixie Pals
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Del McCouryPlayed on recordings with Del McCoury
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The Del McCoury BandPlayed on recording with The Del McCoury Band
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The Old Home String BandPlayed on recording with The Old Home String Band