Joseph
Edward Spann
Born: 11/05/58 (Lakeland, FL)
Plays: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Banjo, Bass 6
Sings: Lead and Harmonies
Major Influences: (Banjo) Earl Scruggs, Don Reno, Doug Dillard, Ben Eldridge,
(Guitar) James Burton, Albert Lee, Jerry Reed, Ricky Skaggs, J.P. Pennington,
Brent Mason
Hobbies & Interests: Music (blues to bluegrass), Genealogy, Model
Railroading,
Has been working as a session player for over 20 years, playing on innumerable independent productions including: masters, demos and radio spots. His self-produced, self-titled album, "Joe Spann and the Joe Spann Band" won critical acclaim as "ALBUM OF THE MONTH" in Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine, January of 1981.