Bluegrass Legend Jimmy Martin Dies

billboard.com ^ | Chris Morris

[don-o]

Nice post. Fortunate I am to live in the "Birthplace of Country Music." and they are playing a lot of Jimmy this afternoon; plus Tim White has quite a few interviews he had done over the hours.

[GVnana]

ka ping.

[RosieCotton]

When Doc goes.....I will mourn deeply.

You'n me both. He's been THE biggest portion in my musical world since I was just a baby.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

:(

Thanks for the ping, though.

I appreciate it.

I love bluegrass/roots/folk-and old-fashioned country-music.

I suppose most of the old-timers are getting up there in years.

I enjoyed the obituary for Sam Phillips that the Jim Lehrer News Hour ran when he died, several years ago.

Hopefully, this musician's legacy will receive a similarly respectful hearing.

-good times, G.J.P. (Jr.)

[WVNan]

Jimmy lived life to the fullest and without question, lived according to his own terms. His life, which was driven by hard work, a fearless spirit, and refreshingly blunt honesty,

Having known Jimmy for more years than I care to admit, I can attest to that statement, especially the "blunt honesty" part. He knew how he wanted the music and he suffered no prima donnas in his band. Consequently, the band members never lasted very long. He used to joke when he took the stage: "I'm Jimmy Martin and I'd like for you to make welcome The Sunny Mountain Boys of 1976 (or 77,78,79,80)." Just about every Bluegrass musician alive during the 60s,70s,80s,90s, at one time or another played with Jimmy Martin. My husband's band, Lower Forty Grass, played many a Bluegrass festival with Jimmy. Another one of the "great ones" has passed on.

[GVnana]

Some of the downloads on this thread should turn that frown into a smile.

[Cboldt]

* bump * & LOL.

[Do not dub me shapka broham]

Definitely.

:)

[GVnana]

Oh thank you for the Tennessee Stud downloads. I'm partial to the Bil Monroe/Doc Watson version and I haven't heard it in years.

Great folk song. Great storytelling.

[StarCMC]

You're welcome!

[WVNan]

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[StarCMC]

WOW!!! THAT ROCKS!!!

Thanks!

[mylife]

Try Susana Baca

[mylife]

Oops wrong thread! try Susana Baca for the peruvian mountain music

[StarCMC]

ROFL - wrong person too! I'm howling!! He he he!

[mylife]

;) well..Im a DumbA thata way L0L

[WVNan]

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[stands2reason]

Now I've heard of Doc Watson, but not these other fellas. My bluegrass knowledge is spotty.

[StarCMC]

LMBO!! :o)

[stands2reason]

I prefer no drums -- drums make it sound too "country."

Mandolin, guitar, banjo and fiddle.

What else do you need?