O'Connor's 1980 debut *On the Rampage* showcased his prodigious talent on fiddle and guitar, blending bluegrass, country, and jazz influences. The album served as an early indicator of his genre-bending approach that would define his career.
- Recorded in 1979, *On the Rampage* was produced by O'Connor alongside Rounder Records founder Ken Irwin.
- The album features O'Connor on multiple instruments, including fiddle, guitar, and mandolin, with notable contributions from Béla Fleck on banjo.
- *On the Rampage* was O'Connor's first solo album after participating in various studio recordings and projects throughout the 1970s.
Mark O’Connor is a Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist and composer, primarily known for his work in bluegrass, country, and classical music. In 1980, he was a prodigious young talent on the acoustic music scene, already establishing himself as a virtuoso.
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