HICKORY HILL THROUGH THE YEARS …

1 Hickory HIll’s first promo picture taken in 1981 on John Early’s family property in Avinger. From left, Rolan Foster, guitar; John Early, lead guitar; Don Eaves, banjo: Ronny Singley, mandolin; and Bob Stegall, bass fiddle.

2 Meeting Bill Monroe, known as father of bluegrass music, in 1985. From left, Bob Stegall, Don Eaves, Rolan Foster, Mr. Monroe and John Early.The group sang harmony with Monroe for a musical treat.

3 On the Music City Texas Theater stage in 2008 are, from left, Steve Auburn; John Early; Wes Perry; Don Eaves: and Bob Stegall.

4 Members of the Hickory Hill Bluegrass Band in 2023 are, from left, Milo Deering, Ronny Singley, Bob Stegall, John Early, Don Eaves and Richard Bowden.

(Photo by Neil Abeles)