Melvin Goins - Lead Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
Ray Goins - Vocals & banjo
John McNeely - Vocals & Lead Guitar
John Rigsby - Vocals, Fiddle & Mandolin
Bobby King - Upright Bass
Melvin Goins is one bluegrass musician who isn't quite in the legend category. However, he probably should be. Melvin has been actively involved in the music for 55 years. and throughout has been a tireless laborer in the bluegrass vineyard. Together with younger brother Ray, Melvin spent considerable time-two separate stints-with the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers, recording some of their more memorable RCA Victor sides and all of their Starday material. From early 1966 until the spring of 1969, he worked with the Stanley Brothers through the last months of Carter Stanley's life and the formative period of Ralph's solo leadership. In between times, Melvin worked with Hylo Brown, filled in with Bill Monroe, did booking for other artists, and toiled as a sideman with Cecil Surratt's country group at WHIS-TV in Bluefield, WVa.
In the spring of 1969, Melvin Goins went back again with Ray and reformed the Goins Brothers. This duo had originally played on radio at WHIS Bluefield in 1953, prior to their work with the Lonesome Pine Fiddlers (Ray had been with this band earlier in 1952). Melvin and Ray picked and sang as the Goins Brothers for a quarter century until Ray suffered a heart attack in Dec. 1994, and afterwards appeared in the group on an irregular basis (Ray still does occasional guest appearanced with them). During this time, the band labored steadily on the festival and club circuit, making numerous albums. When Ray finally chose retirement from active performing, Melvin-taking the name Windy Mountian for his band-chose to persist. He has a traditional approach the retains elements of the Lonesome Pine Fiddler sound, as well as that of other pioneer figures. Melvin and Windy Mountian are moving forward in the new century with the brand of music that has taken their leader through a fair amount of the old one.
Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain's Friend Space (Top 14)
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Howdy Melvin! It was great of you to join us on stage at Poppy Mountain to help us sing around of Y'all Come. Please feel free to join us anytime!! We enjoyed it thouroughly.
Hey friend, thanks for the add! Enjoy the music on our page & check out our other sound clips from our new CD, “Give Me Wings.” You can purchase the CD from our website! Have a great day! :) -MCCOY GRASS
We had a ball and loved having you with us at Leslie(MI)! I think we all went to bed Friday night with our ribs hurting from laughing! Hope to see you all again soon!
We were honored to play at the Benefit for Ray Goins. Thanks for asking us. If you need anything just let us know. You and your family are in our prayers.
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Hey uncle melvin! i hadnt left you a comment in a while so i thought i would stop by and see how everything has been going....anyways..i wont be able to go to the family christmas party this year because i have to work. i hope you all have fun and everything..im really going to miss seeing all of u..but i hope you have fun and i'll talk to you later! i love u!
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i believe melvin goins is very much a legend. especially in these parts. many musicans and the like, including myself have looked up to him for many years. his presence on stage and off have always been impressive. my thanks to mr.goins and all your bluegrassin fans for all the great music and inspiration. can't wait for another servin of dem creasy beans! :)
