Béla Fleck’s virtuosic 1988 instrumental album, Drive, is a touchstone of modern acoustic music, and has since influenced almost every bluegrasser looking to break new ground.

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Featuring new interviews with Béla, Jerry Douglas, and Mark Schatz, this episode reveals the untold stories of its studio recording – including how Béla got tough with Tony Rice, and why Jerry was often found in tears out in the studio hallway.

Featured Song Clips From “Drive”

“Whitewater”

“Slipstream”

“Up and Around the Bend”

“Natchez Trace”

“See Rock City”

“The Legend”

“The Lights of Home”

“Down in the Swamp”

“Sanctuary”

“The Open Road”

“Crucial Country Breakdown”