Lee Bidgood

Lee Bidgood is a Professor in the Department of Appalachian Studies at East Tennessee State University's School of Humanities and Social Sciences. He also serves as Director of the Institute for Appalachian Music and Culture, focusing on the preservation and study of Appalachian musical traditions.

His research examines:

• Bluegrass music heritage
• Old-Time regional music practices
• Roots music evolution
• Cultural sustainability in Appalachia