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Hot Rize

Formed in 1978

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Hot Rize is an American bluegrass band that rose to prominence in the early 1980s. Established in 1978, Hot Rize has appeared on national radio and TV shows, and has toured most of the United States, as well as Japan, Europe and Australia.

The band were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2025.

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Members

Current

Bryan Sutton 2002–
Nick Forster 2002–
Pete Wernick 2002–
Tim O’Brien 2002–

Former

Charles Sawtelle 1978–1998
Nick Forster 1978–1998
Pete Wernick 1978–1998
Tim O’Brien 1978–1998

Linked through their members

Red Knuckles & the Trailblazers via Charles Sawtelle, Nick Forster, Pete Wernick, Tim O’Brien
Pickin’ On Project via Bryan Sutton
Country Cooking via Pete Wernick
NewGrange via Tim O’Brien
Pete Wernick & Flexigrass via Pete Wernick
Tim O’Brien and the O’Boys via Tim O’Brien
Béla Fleck & My Bluegrass Heart via Bryan Sutton
Ophelia Swing Band via Tim O’Brien
The Chester Bees via Bryan Sutton
The Virginia Luthiers via Bryan Sutton

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