Livewire

LIVEWIRE

  • From Kentucky, North Carolina, Nashville.
  • A band formed in 1989 by Scott Vestal (banjo) following his stint with Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver. Bandmates included Wayne Benson (mandolin), Robert Hale (guitar) and Ernie Sykes (bass).
  • They were considered a newgrass band at the time because of their used of amplifiers and untraditional material.
  • 1990, released one and only album Wired! (Rounder).