Mike Cross
Encyclopedia
Mike Cross 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
& numerous others), Cross enjoys a strong fan following at live performances across the nation, even without ever having achieved mainstream success. Probably best known for humorous songs such as "The Scotsman," his catalog features a wide variety of musical genres and moods.
United States
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singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
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and musician
Musician
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. His music blends rock
Rock music
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, country
Country music
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, pop
Pop music
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and folk
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
. Signed to prominent label Sugar Hill (notable for releases by Doc Watson
Doc Watson
Arthel Lane "Doc" Watson is an American guitar player, songwriter and singer of bluegrass, folk, country, blues and gospel music. He has won seven Grammy awards as well as a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Watson's flatpicking skills and knowledge of traditional American music are highly regarded...
, Jerry Douglas
Jerry Douglas
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, Sam Bush
Sam Bush
Sam Bush is an American bluegrass mandolin player considered an originator of the Newgrass style.- History :...
, Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton
Dolly Rebecca Parton is an American singer-songwriter, author, multi-instrumentalist, actress and philanthropist, best known for her work in country music. Dolly Parton has appeared in movies like 9 to 5, The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, Steel Magnolias and Straight Talk...
& numerous others), Cross enjoys a strong fan following at live performances across the nation, even without ever having achieved mainstream success. Probably best known for humorous songs such as "The Scotsman," his catalog features a wide variety of musical genres and moods.
Discography
| 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 | ||