Mike Cross | |
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Born | October 25, 1946 |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, fiddle, foot |
Years active | 1970s–present |
Labels | Sugar Hill |
Website | mikecross |
Mike Cross (born October 25, 1946 in Maryville, Tennessee) [1] is an American singer-songwriter and musician. His music blends rock, country, pop and folk. Signed to prominent label Sugar Hill (notable for releases by Doc Watson, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Dolly Parton and numerous others), Cross enjoys a strong fan following at live performances across the nation. Best known for his humorous songs such as "The Scotsman," his catalog features a wide variety of musical genres and moods.
Year | Title | Label | Number | Notes |
1976 | Child Prodigy | GHE | GR1001 | |
1977 | Born in the Country | GHE | GR1002 | TCS TGS1003 |
1979 | Bounty Hunter | GHE | GR1003 | Moonlight MLR 1002 |
1980 | Rock 'n Rye | GHE | GR1004 | produced by Steve Burgh |
1981 | Live & Kickin | Sugar Hill | SH1005 | live |
1983 | Carolina Sky | Sugar Hill | SH1006 | |
1985 | Solo at Midnight | Sugar Hill | SH1007 | |
1989 | Prodigal Son | Sugar Hill | SH1008 | |
1990 | Irregular Guy | Sugar Hill | SH1009 | |
1994 | Creme de la Cross – Best of the Funny Stuff | Sugar Hill | SH1010 | compilation |
1994 | High Powered, Low Flying | Sugar Hill | SH1011 | |
1998 | Michael's Magic Music Box | MiMa-MuBo | 101 | children's music |
At Large in the World | MiMa-MuBo | 102 | ||
2012 | Crossin' Carolina | MiMa-MuBo | 105 |
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