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United States of America

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April 13, 1952 in Bowling Green, KY

 

Sam Bush is a renowned American mandolinist, fiddler, and singer who has been a prominent figure in the world of bluegrass and newgrass music for over four decades. Born on April 13, 1952, in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bush grew up in a musical family and was exposed to various genres of music from an early age. His father, Charlie Bush, was a fiddler and his mother, Lilian, played the piano. Bush's grandfather was also a fiddler and his uncle played the guitar. Bush started playing the mandolin at the age of 11 and soon became proficient in playing the fiddle as well. He was heavily influenced by the music of Bill Monroe, the father of bluegrass music, and other bluegrass legends such as Flatt and Scruggs, the Stanley Brothers, and Jimmy Martin. Bush also drew inspiration from rock and roll music and was a fan of bands like The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Byrds. In the early 1970s, Bush moved to Louisville, Kentucky, where he formed the New Grass Revival with fellow musicians Courtney Johnson, Ebo Walker, and Curtis Burch. The band's unique sound blended traditional bluegrass with elements of rock, jazz, and country music. Bush's virtuosic mandolin playing and high-energy performances quickly gained the band a following and they soon became one of the most popular acts on the bluegrass circuit. New Grass Revival released their first album, "The New Grass Revival," in 1972, which was followed by several more albums over the next decade. The band's breakthrough album, "Fly Through the Country," was released in 1975 and featured the hit single "Good Woman's Love." The album showcased the band's innovative sound and helped to establish them as pioneers of the newgrass movement. In addition to his work with New Grass Revival, Bush also collaborated with other musicians and bands, including Emmylou Harris, Lyle Lovett, and Bela Fleck. He also released several solo albums, including "Late as Usual" in 1985 and "Glamour and Grits" in 1996. Bush's contributions to the world of bluegrass and newgrass music have been widely recognized. He has won numerous awards, including the International Bluegrass Music Association's Mandolin Player of the Year award four times and the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement Award for Instrumentalist in 2009. He was also inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Bush has continued to perform and record music throughout his career, and his influence on the world of bluegrass and newgrass music can still be heard today. He remains a beloved figure in the music world and a true master of his craft.

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