Biography

John Reedy
Real name: John William Reedy
(1918-1983). From Harlan County, Kentucky, John Reedy and his wife Frances appeared on radio in Harlan, Kentucky, for many years and became well known for their bluegrass gospel recordings. Lived in Dayton early 1960s, they cut three singles for Jalyn in Dayton, an EP for Ark in Cincinnati, and at least four self-produced singles on their own label, which gives an address of 5180 Wolf Creek Pike in Dayton. They also cut a single on Cincinnati’s Jewel label and six EPs on Starday.