Pete Wernick
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Peter Wernick, also known by many as “Dr. Banjo”, has been involved in the bluegrass music scene for over three decades. He has played with Country Cooking, Hot Rize (with Tim O'Brien, Charles Sawtelle, and Nick Forster) and is currently performing with the bluegrass/jazz combo FLEXIGRASS. He also tours with his wife Joan (Dr. and Nurse Banjo) and with Hot Rize for an occasional reunion. He is an accomplished songwriter and author of banjo instructional books and videos. He is also a notable survivor of the United Airlines Flight 232 air disaster.