US American country rock band that has existed in various forms since its founding in Long Beach, California in 1966. The group's membership has had at least a dozen changes over the years, including a period from 1976 to 1981 when the band performed and recorded as The Dirt Band. Constant members since the early times are singer-guitarist Jeff Hanna and drummer Jimmie Fadden. Multi-instrumentalist John McEuen was with the band from 1966 to 1986 and returned during 2001. Keyboardist Bob Carpenter joined the band in 1977. The band is often cited as instrumental to the progression of contemporary country and roots music.

Bernie Leadon, Bob Carpenter (2), Bruce Kunkel, Chris Darrow, Jackson Browne, Jeff Hanna, Jimmie Fadden, Jimmy Ibbotson, John McEuen, Les Thompson, Ralph Barr, Vic Mastrianni

Nitty Gitty Dirt Band, Nitty Gritty Dirt, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band & Friends, Nitty Gritty Dirt-Band, The Nitty Gritty Dirt, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Bank, The Nitty Gritty Dirtband, Вокально-инструментальный Ансамбль