Leroy Troy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leroy Troy
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| Birth name | Troy Boswell |
| Born | May 23, 1966 |
| Origin | Goodlettsville, Tennessee, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
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| Years active | 1988–present |
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Troy Boswell (born May 23, 1966), known as Leroy Troy, is a talented banjo player from Goodlettsville, Tennessee. He is famous for his unique "old-time" music style. Leroy Troy is also known for his funny songs and using unusual instruments like the washboard.
Who is Leroy Troy?
Leroy Troy is a musician who plays the banjo. He was born on May 23, 1966. He is from Goodlettsville, Tennessee, in the United States. People often call him "The Tennessee Slicker" or "The Sultan of Goodlettsville."
His Unique Banjo Style
Leroy Troy plays the banjo in a special way called the clawhammer or frailing style. This is different from the more common "Scruggs style" often heard in modern bluegrass music. The clawhammer style gives his music a unique, old-fashioned sound.
Fun Music and Instruments
Leroy Troy is known for his humorous and comedy songs. These songs come from the "old-time music" genre, which is a traditional style of American folk music. He sometimes plays a washboard as an instrument. He adds different items to the washboard to make unique sounds. For example, he often plays his song "Bicycle Wreck" using the washboard.
On Stage and TV
A big influence on Leroy Troy's music was Uncle Dave Macon. Uncle Dave Macon was another famous old-time banjo player. Leroy Troy first performed at the famous Grand Ole Opry in 1988. This is a very important stage for country music artists. In 1996, he won the National Old-Time Banjo Champion award.
Leroy Troy often performs with the Tennessee Mafia Jugband. He also plays with the well-known musician Marty Stuart. For a while, he appeared every week on The Marty Stuart Show, which was shown on RFD-TV.
