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Sam Bush Biography

Sam Bush is one of the most popular and richest Guitarist who was born on April 13, 1952 in Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States. Mandolin player widely believed to be responsible for being the first to create the bluegrass subgenre referred to as Newgrass. He was awarded Mandolin player of the year by the International Bluegrass Music Association in 1990 1991, 1992, and 2007.

He also shared his Album of the Year Grammy along with musicians like the guitarist He shared his Album of the Year Grammy with artists like fiddle player Alison Krauss..

Born in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Bush was exposed to country and bluegrass music at an early age through his father Charlie’s record collection, and later by the Flatt & Scruggs television show. Buying his first mandolin at the age of 11, his musical interest was further piqued when he attended the inaugural Roanoke, VA Bluegrass Festival in 1965. As a teen Bush took first place three times in the junior division of the National Oldtime Fiddler’s Contest in Weiser, ID. He joined guitarist Wayne Stewart, his mentor and music teacher during Sam’s teen years, and banjoist Alan Munde (later of Country Gazette) and the three recorded an instrumental album, Poor Richard’s Almanac, in 1969. In the spring of 1970, Bush attended the Fiddlers Convention at Union Grove, NC, and was inspired by the rock-flavored progressive bluegrass of the New Deal String Band. Later that year, he moved to Louisville and joined the Bluegrass Alliance. In the fall of 1971, the band dissolved and reformed as the New Grass Revival.

The New Grass Revival went through numerous personnel changes, with Bush remaining as the sole original member. Bassist and vocalist John Cowan joined in 1974, with banjo ace Béla Fleck and acoustic guitarist Pat Flynn being enlisted in 1981. From 1979 through 1981, the group toured with Leon Russell, opening the shows and backing Russell during his headlining set.

Name of father: Charlie.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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In 1995, Bush worked as a sideman with Lyle Lovett and Bela Fleck’s Flecktones. He formed his own band, featuring Cowan and ex-Nash Ramblers Jon Randall and Larry Atamanuick, shortly before recording his second solo album, Glamour & Grits, in 1996. He released his next album, Howlin’ at the Moon, in 1998, with many of the same players and special guests, including Harris, Fleck and J. D. Crowe.

Sam Bush Net Worth

Sam Bush is one of the richest Guitarist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sam Bush's net worth $1 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He took home his first National Fiddle Championship at age fifteen.

The year 2001 was the time he received his Album of the Year Grammy for his contribution to the soundtrack of O Brother, Where Art Thou? O Brother, Where Art Thou?

Charles Samuel Bush (born April 13, 1952) is an American mandolinist who is considered an originator of progressive bluegrass music.

Following Howlin’ at the Moon in 1998, he released Ice Caps: Peaks of Telluride in 2000, which was a live recording. In 2004, Randall left Bush’s band and Brad Davis took over harmony vocals and guitar duties.

In the winter of 1997, Bush and the New Grass Revival reunited for an appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien as the backup band for Garth Brooks. On March 28, 1998, Bush’s hometown of Bowling Green, KY, honored him with a special “Sam Bush Day” celebration.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Beginning in 1980, Bush and Cowan periodically jammed with the Nashville-based Duckbutter Blues Band, whose other members were blues guitarist Kenny Lee, drummer Jeff Jones, and bassist Byron House. Bush recorded his debut solo album, Late as Usual, four years later. In 1989, Bush and Fleck joined Mark O’Connor, Jerry Douglas, and Edgar Meyer in an all-star bluegrass band, Strength in Numbers, at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado. When the New Grass Revival dissolved in 1989, Bush joined Emmylou Harris’ Nash Ramblers, touring and recording with Harris for the next five years.

In 2006, Bush released Laps in Seven. The release was significant because it marked the return of the banjo to Bush’s recordings, played by Scott Vestal. The guitarist, Keith Sewell, performed on the recording, but shortly after took a job with the Dixie Chicks. Bush sought a new guitarist for his recordings and road band and found Stephen Mougin.

Who is Sam Bush Dating?

According to our records, Sam Bush married to Lynn Bush. As of December 1, 2023, Sam Bush’s is not dating anyone.

Strength in Numbers was a collaboration born from jam sessions at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. The music on their CD release entitled “The Telluride Sessions” was all instrumental and recorded live, showcasing the individual talent of each player and their ability to improvise. During recent years (2000–2008) there have been many variations of the Strength in Numbers band, also known as “Bluegrass Sessions”, always including Jerry Douglas, (Dobro), and usually bassist Byron House, also from Bowling Green, KY. Other musicians include Gabe Witcher (fiddle), Bryan Sutton (guitar), Tim O’Brien (fiddle, mandolin, guitar, vocals) and Darol Anger, (fiddle).

Facts & Trivia

Sam Ranked on the list of most popular Guitarist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sam Bush celebrates birthday on April 13 of every year.

In 2007, Bush released his first live concert DVD, titled On The Road. 2007 also marked the first time he had been chosen to host the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards.

Where is Sam Bush from?

Bowling Green, KY

What brand of mandolin does Sam Bush play?

In this case, the mandolin is one I’ve owned since 1973—a 1937 Gibson F5, named Hoss. With Hoss, I use a Barcus-Berry pickup from the ’70s that was originally made to be put in the bridge of guitars.

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How old is Sam Bush?

70 years (April 13, 1952)

Is Sam Bush sick?

Sam Bush underwent a bowel resection this past Tuesday, and has been a bit slow to recover from the surgery. He is said to be doing well, and that the surgery was successful, but he will need to remain hospitalized for a few more days before being released.

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