Bluegrass guitarist/composer Randall Hylton specialized in a finger picking style a` la` Chet Atkins and Merle Travis.  He was known for being able to instantly write songs off the cuff.  While performing, Hylton would often work jokes and guitar tricks into his act.  In addition, Hylton's songs (his best-known composition remains "Room At The Top Of The Stairs") were either performed or recorded by more than 150 singers, including such country/bluegrass notables as Ralph Stanley and Vern Gosdin.  Besides playing on other artists' recordings, Hylton issued several solo albums -- 1989's "Music Starts Right Here;" 1996's "Pickin' In The Parlor" and "True Stories, Tall Tales And Lies;" and 1998's "Love Songs For Patricia." 

Bluegrass Now Magazine, April 2002 About "In Memory Of A Friend:  A Tribute To the Music Of Randall Hylton"

Often, the measure of a man is not felt until he passes from this world to the next.  If this tribute to Randall Hylton is any indication, he was a much beloved and respected man.

Hylton, who died unexpectedly in March of 2001, left a rich and influential catalog of songs and performances within the bluegrass world.  Those who knew and appreciated the breadth of his work revered his songwriting talents.

The Bluegrass Community is very closely knit; this tribute album is a testament to that fabric of family.  It is a worthy remembrance to Hylton and serves a higher purpose for his family.