# Ric McClure - Drummer from Kentucky Bluegrass Roots to Nashville Country Legends

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Podcast: [American Music Backstage](https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-music-backstage-7761769)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Most people don’t realize the deep roots and priceless stories behind some of the greatest musicians in Nashville — until now. Ric McClure, a legendary drummer who’s played with Jerry Reed, Trisha Yearwood, Joe Diffie, and more, pulls back the curtain on a career that’s spanned decades, genres, and generations. He shares behind-the-scenes tales from iconic sessions, reveals what made Jerry Reed’s personality so magnetic, and explains why certain artists are finally getting the recognition they deserve—sometimes years after they’re gone. This episode is packed with hidden gems about Jerry Reed, Elvis’s “Guitar Man,” and the bluegrass and gospel roots that shaped Ric’s journey from Eastern Kentucky to Nashville.

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