Roger Bush (musician) explained

Roger Bush
Birth Date:16 September 1940
Birth Place:Hollywood, California
Genre:Bluegrass music, country music
Occupation:Musician
Instrument:Bass, guitar
Associated Acts:Kentucky Colonels, Country Gazette

Roger Bush (born September 16, 1940[1]) is an American bassist and guitarist.

Early history

Roger Bush was born in Hollywood and raised in El Monte, California. After high school, he started the Green Mountain Boys bluegrass group with his brother Sherman and future Golden State Boys Don Parmley and Tom Kuehl.[2]

Kentucky Colonels

Roland White (brother of Clarence White) taught Bush how to play upright bass. In 1961, Bush replaced bassist Eric White (brother of Roland and Clarence) in the Country Boys[3] which in 1962 became the Kentucky Colonels.[4] [5]

In 1962, Bush accompanied Clarence White on guitar on a recording captured on a home tape recorder. This recording was released in 1980 by Sierra as 33 Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals.[6]

When the Kentucky Colonels disbanded in 1966, Bush played a country group called Trio with Clarence White and drummer Bart Haney.[7]

Doug Dillard Expedition

Bush met Byron Berline in September 1969 and replaced David Jackson in Doug Dillard and the Expedition (after the departure of Gene Clark from Dillard & Clark.[8] [9]

Country Gazette

In 1971, Bush and Berline formed Country Gazette. They initially assisted the Flying Burrito Brothers with a tour and live album, then recorded their first album in 1972.[10] Bush stayed with Country Gazette until 1977. The original Country Gazette (including Bush) reunited in 1980 and again in 1985.[11]

Discography

As part of the Kentucky Colonels

As part of Country Gazette

With Billy Ray Lathum and Clarence White

With the Flying Burrito Brothers

With Clarence White

Also appears on

Notes and References

  1. News: Thompson. Richard. I'm Going Back To Old Kentucky #351. July 5, 2017. Bluegrass Today. September 16, 2011.
  2. Web site: Country Gazette (Part 1). Burrito Brother. July 5, 2017. Thomas Aubrunner.
  3. Book: Griffin, Sid. 2005. Bluegrass Guitar: Know the Players, Play the Music. 9780879308704. 1. July 5, 2017.
  4. Book: Carlin, Richard. 2003. Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary. 9780415938020. 1. July 5, 2017.
  5. Web site: IBMA Announces 2016 Inductees to International Bluegrass Hall of Fame. IBMA. July 5, 2017.
  6. Web site: 33 Acoustic Guitar Instrumentals: Clarence White. Grateful Dead FamilyDiscography. July 5, 2017.
  7. News: staff writer. Clarence White 7/1973. July 5, 2017. Rock and Roll Paradise. December 15, 2016.
  8. Book: Stambler, Irwin. Jul 14, 2000. Country Music: The Encyclopedia. 9780312264871. 1. July 5, 2017.
  9. Book: Kingsbury, Paul. Dec 16, 2004. The Encyclopedia of Country Music. 978-0-19-984044-1. 1. July 5, 2017.
  10. Book: Erlewine, Michael. 1997. All Music Guide to Country: The Experts' Guide to the Best Recordings in Country Music. 9780879304751. 1. July 5, 2017.
  11. News: Lawless. John. On This Day #30 – Country Gazette Live. July 5, 2017. Bluegrass Today. May 27, 2014.

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