Howard Lloyd Van Winkle started his musical career as a country band leader, playing dives and honky tonks. But the gravel in his voice begged for bluegrass, where his old-timey, traditional sound ...

“I think we’re heading in the right direction,” said Van Winkle, beginning his third season at the helm. “I feel like the program’s in great shape, and we truly build it from the bottom ...

Sept. 21, 1915 – Nov. 5, 2007 Howard Grant Van Winkle of Salem, Ore., died Monday, Nov. 5, 2007 at age 92. Born in Santa Barbara, he started his teaching career in Redlands in 1938. During WWII ...