Pickin on WHRV salutes Dave Freeman on this week’s program. Freeman founded the County Records Label in the early 60s with a focus on bluegrass and old-time string music. Freeman later expanded the label to include mail-order sales through County Records, and he also founded the bluegrass music distribution company “Record Depot.” In the 80s, Freeman bought the Charlottesville based Rebel Records which today is one of the few remaining labels that solely distributes classic bluegrass. He also was a founder of the Sugar Hill Records label. Freeman was inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor in 2002. He passed away in December at age 84, leaving behind a legacy as a true lover and ever loyal Bluegrass music advocate. We’ll hear some of the legendary artists that he helped to launch and expose to a wider audience. Pickin Producer Harold Smith will also share some of his remembrances of Freeman. Pickin on WHRV airs Sunday night at 7 on WHRV.
Pickin Salutes Dave Freeman
