Won the Weiser junior division three times as a teenager before founding New Grass Revival and becoming the father of newgrass mandolin.
Why this player is listed
Sam Bush appears in the Play Bluegrass guide to notable fiddle players, which collects contest champions, bluegrass fiddlers, Canadian fiddlers, judges, and departed legends tied to the tradition.
More fiddle context
For the larger list, start with the big list of fiddle players. For the style itself, read the guide to bluegrass fiddle.