Larry Savage

LeRoy Savage, “The Father of Newgrass Music,” earned his nickname, reputation and inclusion in the documentary films [r16167739] and [m1187582], for his expressive tenor and his introduction of non-traditional songs into the bluegrass genre. His 1969 recording with the The New Deal String Band (2) on London Record’s Sire label has become a cult favorite. Contemporary stars including Jerry Douglas, [a577062] and [a2189633] list him as an influence on their musical development. In addition to the The New Deal String Band (2), Savage was a long-time member of one of North Carolina’s best known bluegrass groups, The Bluegrass Experience.