A U.S. Army surgeon, guitarist, and singer, Starling played with The Seldom Scene progressive bluegrass band from 1971 until 1977. After playing with various other groups in the 80s, he rejoined Seldom Scene in the early '90s. ~ David Vinopal, Rovi
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John Starling plays traditional and progressive bluegrass with country-folk and acoustic gospel influences, best known for his work with The Seldom Scene. Follow John Starling on Mood.
The Seldom Scene is a progressive bluegrass band co-founded by John Starling alongside musicians like Mike Auldridge and John Duffey.
John Starling was born in Durham, North Carolina, and later became a prominent figure in the Washington, D.C. bluegrass scene.