Rodney Dillard - Bluegrass Legend: America's Heartland

Rodney Dillard has focused his life on music from the heartland. Today, the well-known bluegrass musician is making a move back to his family farm. Rodney sees it as a way to connect to his roots.
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[@jeffscott8323]

One of those people who never forgot were he came from my hats of to him great American.

[@richardcurrin7812]

Rodney Dillard is an American treasure!

[@dcollier7239]

Love from Canada

[@sufiameen6093]

❤ totally agree ❤

[@KameraShy]

Of all the great episodes of Andy Griffith, the Darlings/Dillards will always stand out.

[@gonnafish]

Loved Rodney and the Dillards! Around 1968 saw them front for George Carlin at the Cellar Door in D.C. One of the best shows ever! Saw them twice there. Rodney had a little harmonica he stuffed inside his mouth and played. They told great stories and made great music!

[@bustermerritt2303]

It was families like this that made America GREAT!!!!!

[@davidshiveley4508]

Bless his Heart! I remember the Andy Griffith stuff and the collaborations with rock bands back in the day The Dillards ranked supreme!!!! very down to earth!

[@ima4tubing]

Hey Rodney, I met you and your music in 1966 in San Diego when you were performing at the NTC (Naval Training Center). Story told was that you learned to play a harmonica with no hands while sitting in the outhouse. Part of the entertainment were the stories your group shared. Glad to see you are still around and having fun

[@CadillacL]

Loved this. Especially the lady dancing.

[@blueridger28]

This man has an amazing story to tell and an American treasure.

[@confiinfo3274]

Such a humble man. A great inspiration and influence for so many people

[@jeanc819]

Signing or talking, it's a pleasure listening to him.

[@cjpreach]

Being a Farmer is like being a Mother. All responsibility and you're always on the clock. But you couldn't imagine a better life!

[@kelseymathias3881]

Loved him and his brothers on The Andy Griffith Show ! 🧡

[@RapperViolentD]

Hi Rodney. My name is Damien & I'm 25 & I've loved all your music especially Dooley from the Andy Griffith Show. It would be a complete honor to meet you some day. I hope you still perform live because I would love to buy tickets one day :)

[@karengirard7196]

The Dillard’s was the best part of the Andy Griffth show

[@richardstevens5383]

Rodney it was you an the Andy Griffith show that made me love Bluegrass music.

[@timbrown8038]

I'm from SW Missouri. Whenever I drive to St. Louis and we pass the Salem, MO. Exit I think of The Dillards.

[@jmw9904]

I love it. I've always heard him on Andy Griffith and this is the first time I've heard him speak.

[@d.g.n9392]

Wanted to say I looked on KZbin at the songs from Andy Griffith. The Dillards “the Darlings” doing the various songs. I’m in my 70’s. When I was a young child, remember one of my grandmother singing some of these songs She was certainly a country grandmother. Specially remember Ole Dan Tucker, Hole in the bottom of the sea. We live in rural central-southern Missouri

[@chrishensley6745]

Salt of the earth people like him are a dieing breed.....good clean music/skill...unlike today,s so called music.

[@jasonlovelesstheofficerwas7799]

Hi Rodney Dillard how are you doing? I been practicing on my banjo that I bought back in 2004 the Dillards did a Awsome job as the Darlings my hats off to Denver Pyle .To: the Dillard family I wish happy Holiday's and very bless Merry Christmas and God bless

[@Powerbuilder4life]

Hey, Rodney. Thank you for restoring the Dillard Farm. I think about my Grandpa Stacy's farm, where I grew up, all the time. So many great memories of you and your family sitting outside and picking beautiful bluegrass music. I remember your Father dancing and playing the fiddle, your Grandmother living in the trailer next to the house, and just a great overall family environment. The Dillard Farm is very special to me and I'm just a neighbor, lol. Thanks again!

[@davidcurlee5085]

Thanks for Coming to Oakboro Music Hall in 2007...Had A Lot of Fun

[@eddielathum8405]

hey Rodney, it's Billy Ray's nephew here, just wanted to say howdy, the performances I was able to attend in the 70s were highly inspirational for me, thank you for that,

[@georgegoff2550]

Enjoyed your talents Rodney. Your a wholesome good hearted and down to earth fella. I wonder if you are the last of dying breed. A true good ole boy. My wife and I saw you down at silver dollar city lots of years ago. You talked to me like an old friend. I'll never forget thinking that this ole boy is a golden soul. God bless ya sir. I wish you and yours the best. George Goff.

[@dcollier7239]

I love and watch the Andy Griffith show 360 nights a year. The Darlings were a big part of it. I guess Mountain Wedding and The Darlings are coming are 2 favorite but love them all. I have the complete DVD set (second time around) I go to bed pop the DVD in that sits 3 feet away Munch apples and go back in time. The Darlings jumping out of the Hotel window by rope is priceless. Amazing instrument and singing talent. Rodney is such a down to earth person wish I could meet you. Love Brother from Ontario Canada!!!

[@daveduncan8004]

We always love the Dillard’s only Andy Griffith show. They were great and Steal are Keep up the good work young man

[@daveduncan8004]

This is a great bluegrass channel. I’ve always loved the Dillard’s specially when they were on the angel Griffith show it’s too bad that some of them have passed away. They’re really great keep up the good work, Rodney.

[@sufiameen6093]

Charlene and The Darlings/Dillards music makes me cry 😂

[@PLINKER]

Very interesting video!

[@beckybarnes1059]

I love the Dillard's and love their music. I'm always singing their songs daily. My kitties don't like my singing but oh well 😂

[@douglasthompson9482]

Rodney speaks to my heart….truth.

[@redooz5886]

a great man

[@Hawkeye935]

God bless ya,Rodney!

[@susanshira3783]

Lord loves a working 👨 man!!!!

[@ChrisClark30]

Hi Rodney. I met you at Caravell Studios in Branson 1995-99. Great video.

[@mrmango5384]

The guy talking to Rodney about cutting wood is actually my uncle

[@duncanvolpe2571]

i wish i had a connection to such a great man

[@BeingRomans829ed]

I think the baby looks like Rodney. Great grandson, I suppose 8-)

[@Captain_Leadbottom]

Welcome home.

[@susanshira3783]

Andys' alter egos', lonesome roads, Will Stockdale, Andy Taylor...😁

[@1reay]

Hi Rodney, If you read this I know your the one man who can make it happen, You and the band playing with Maggie Peterson singing...there is a time.....on I Tunes. Please and thank you.

[@duncanvolpe2571]

does anyone know if he is going on tour anytime soon?

[@josephhenry661]

My name is Wilfred and I am from Canada...The City of Prince Albert in the province of Saskatchewan. Im 30 Years old and I am a huge fan of The Original members of The Dillards. I would like to know if the other three original members aside from Rodney Dillard are still alive today September 2016?

[@friedchickenicedtea]

He's the only surviving member of the original band.

[@chrisfloyd9224]

They would've been a good opening for the Grateful Dead

[@clintlittle8833]

Keepn it real Rodney,that woman's dancing with them shorty shorts,is lookin good

[@HankleburyTV]

That's his daughter.

[@billlowe6883]

Wish he'd mentioned Clarence White.

[@jeffandersen7397]

the Martin Guitar he's playing is probably worth twice as much as the Farm he's on.

[@lucasoheyze4597]

Don't be daft.

[@jeffandersen7397]

@@lucasoheyze4597 on the contrary, I was being quite serious

[@lucasoheyze4597]

@@jeffandersen7397 Even a Martin from the 1930s is going to be $10k max, the farm is bound to worth far more.

[@redcaddiedaddie]

4:50...... watch out you don't step on a Copperhead in that shack!! ( Looks like a chicken house to me- I grew up in that country, so I'm not hatin', I'm just sayin...)