Rusty Young
ABOUT RUSTY YOUNG
Guitarist and vocalist for the seminal Americana band Poco. He won acclaim for his innovative approach to pedal steel guitar.
He gave guitar lessons while still a high school student.
He took over as the primary songwriter of Poco following the departure of guitarist Richie Furay.
He married a woman named Mary in 2004.
He and Gram Parsons are two pioneers of the country-influenced Americana sound.
