15 Facts About Sam Bush

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

Sam Bush was inducted into the Hall of Fame a second time in 2023 as a solo artist.

Sam Bush joined guitarist and vocalist Wayne Stewart, his mentor and music teacher during Sam's teen years, and banjoist Alan Munde and the three recorded an instrumental album, Poor Richard's Almanac, in 1969.

The New Grass Revival went through numerous personnel changes, with Sam Bush remaining as the sole original member.

Sam Bush recorded his debut solo album, Late as Usual, four years later.

In 1995, Sam Bush worked as a sideman with Lyle Lovett and Bela Fleck's Flecktones.

Sam Bush released his next album, Howlin' at the Moon, in 1998, with many of the same players and special guests, including Harris, Fleck and JD Crowe.

The release was significant because it marked the return of the banjo to Sam Bush's recordings, played by Scott Vestal.

Sam Bush sought a new guitarist for his recordings and road band and found Stephen Mougin.

In 2007, Sam Bush released his first live concert DVD, titled On The Road.

Sam Bush provided the lead vocal for the Ray Thomas song "Nice To Be Here" on the latter album.

Sam Bush was a founding member of the New Grass Revival and has been called a modern-day Bill Monroe, or as Sam would tell.

Sam Bush is one of the main attractions at the annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, Colorado and plays the eight pm set on Saturday night as well as many guest appearances throughout the weekend.

Sam Bush is affectionately known as "The King of Telluride" for his perennial appearances there.

Sam Bush is known as one of the liveliest performers at these festivals, and makes many guest appearances with the other artists.