


Stinson appeared in Bette Midler’s film The Rose as part of Monty's Band. Stinson has worked with Jimmy Buffett, Jay Ferguson, Al Stewart, Etta James, Peter Frampton, Juice Newton, Elton John, Bob Seger, Leon Russell, Corb Lund, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle, Bette Midler, Faith Hill, Patty Loveless, George Jones, Nicolette Larson, Neil Diamond, Lyle Lovett, and Earl Scruggs. The band has been an anchor of The Marty Stuart Show on RFD-TV. In 2002, Marty Stuart formed the Fabulous Superlatives, including Stinson, Kenny Vaughan, and Paul Martin. Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives Stinson also helped form Kevin Welch's band, the Overtones, with Mike Henderson, Glenn Worf, and Kieran Kane. He also performed live with The Dead Reckoners. In the mid-nineties, Stinson founded Dead Reckoning Records with Kieran Kane, Kevin Welch, Tammy Rogers, and Mike Henderson. Stinson toured and also played on Earle's first few albums.

In 1985, Stinson moved back to Nashville, and spent two years as a member of Steve Earle's band, the Dukes, along with Bucky Baxter, Richard Bennett, Ken Moore, Emory Gordy, Jr., John Jarvis, Steve Nathan, and Paul Franklin. Silver had one top 20 hit in 1976 with " Wham Bam." Silver recorded one album, but broke up before recording another. Then Stinson moved to California, where he joined the band Silver with John Batdorf, Tom Leadon, Brent Mydland, and Greg Collier. In 1974, Stinson substituted for Willie Leacox for the band America's tour. In 1970, Stinson first worked professionally in Dottie West's band the Heartaches, touring with Red Sovine and Don Gibson, and appearing on the Grand Ole Opry. He was in a high school band with Morris West, son of country star Dottie West. Stinson grew up in Nashville, where he grew to love country music. 2.6 With Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives.1.4 Marty Stuart and the Fabulous Superlatives.
