Leroy Troy, is an old-time banjo player from Goodlettsville, Tennessee. His banjo style is the clawhammer or frailing style, distinct from the more commonly found Scruggs style of banjo playing in modern bluegrass. He often performs humorous or comedy songs from the old-time music genre. His major musical influence is attributed to Uncle Dave Macon and others taught by him.
Troy debuted on the Grand Ole Opry in 1988 and was the National Old-Time Banjo Champion in 1996. He was distinctly honored as the “Heritage Award” winner at Uncle Dave Macon Days in Murfreesboro, Tennessee in 1999 for his dedication to the preservation of Old Time Country Music. He is a founding member of The Tennessee Mafia Jug Band. He has also appeared on the popular country music television shows HeeHaw and the Marty Stuart Show.
