Sam Bush

American bluegrass mandolin virtuoso and pioneering originator of the Newgrass movement, born in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sam Bush - Personal Information

  • Name: Sam Bush
  • Date of Birth: April 13, 1952
  • Place of Birth: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
  • Gender: Male
  • Job Title: Actor

Biography

Charles Samuel "Sam" Bush is an American bluegrass mandolin player. Sam is considered to be an originator of the Newgrass style.

Selected Filmography

A look at ten notable screen appearances and documentary features from Sam Bush's career.

  • Big Family: The Story of Bluegrass Music (2019) as Self - Musician
  • The Porchlight Sessions (2017) as Self
  • The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris (2016) as Self
  • Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends - Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years (2016) as Self
  • David Holt's State of Music (TV - 2016) as Self
  • Revival: The Sam Bush Story (2015) as Self
  • The Tao of Bluegrass: A Portrait of Peter Rowan (2013)
  • Bluegrass Underground (TV - 2011) as Himself
  • Levon Helm: Ramble At The Ryman (2009) as Self
  • Solomon Burke & Friends: Live in Nashville (2007) as Self

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