Formed in 1979 by
Lawson, Quicksilver is a unique mix of bluegrass and tight gospel singing.
Over the years new members have been recruited, but the group has always
been able to retain its trademark sound. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver
regularly headline major gospel and bluegrass festivals throughout the
United States, including hosting their own festival in Denton, N.C.
One of the top
mandolin players in bluegrass, Lawson was inspired to start playing at age
11 upon hearing Bill Monroe and His Blue Grass Boys on the Grand Ole Opry
radio show. Acquiring the love of quartet music from his family – all of
whom were singers – Lawson dedicated his life to music as he learned to also
play guitar and banjo. Before forming Quicksilver, Lawson was a member of
several other groups, including The Country Gentleman, for eight years.
Today, the group consists of original member Terry Baucom, who plays banjo;
guitarist Darren Beachley; Barry Scott, bass player; and fiddler Mike
Hartgrove. Quicksilver has been nominated for several Grammy awards and has
been the International Bluegrass Music Association Vocal Group of the Year
from 2001-2006 and received the 2006 gospel record trophy for “He Lives in
Me.” In September, Lawson received the National Heritage Fellowship from the
National Endowment of the Arts, the country’s highest award bestowed for
folk and traditional arts. |
