John Duffey (March 4, 1934 - December 10, 1996) was a bluegrass music innovator and musician. Known as "The Father of Newgrass," Duffey founded two of the most influential groups in bluegrass, The Country Gentlemen and The Seldom Scene. As a member of the Country Gentlemen, Duffey was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Honor in 1996.

John Duffey's influence on generations of musicians cannot be overstated. Noted music historian, Dick Spottswood, said, `There hasn't been much that's taken place in bluegrass since the 1950s that he hasn't influenced one way or another.' One of the Original Classic Country Gentlemen!

John Duffey is survived by his wife Nancy and daughter, Ginger Allred. He also has three stepchildren; Donald Mitchell, Richard Mitchell, and Darci Holt.

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