I have no idea what Jimmy Martin's politics (if any) were, but I suspect the man was a patriot.
He was the greatest lead singer in Bluegrass music, IMHO and a first-rate entertainer. He also played some of the tastiest, most hard-driving rhythm guitar around. He was a uniquely American artist, true country, and Bluegrass all the way. I'm at a loss here trying to write something worthy of the man and his work.
If you like Bluegrass or country music and you haven't heard Jimmy Martin, I urge you to check him out.
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood; mylife
2 posted on
05/16/2005 6:45:39 PM PDT by
StarCMC
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Is Doc Watson still kickin'?
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
4 posted on
05/16/2005 6:47:13 PM PDT by
tet68
( " We would not die in that man's company, that fears his fellowship to die with us...." Henry V.)
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Bluegrass = musical nirvana
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
5 posted on
05/16/2005 6:47:27 PM PDT by
Wage Slave
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood; Congressman Billybob
"Sunny Side of the Mountain" ping
7 posted on
05/16/2005 6:49:07 PM PDT by
okie01
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
We'll miss you, sir.
9 posted on
05/16/2005 6:49:15 PM PDT by
T. Buzzard Trueblood
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Many of these bluegrass musicians are lefties. Though I do admit that bluegrass is not as bad as folk, progressive rock or jazz.
Let's be honest, Country Music is the most ideologically reliable of the major musical forms.
12 posted on
05/16/2005 6:50:52 PM PDT by
Teplukin
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
I have no idea what Jimmy Martin's politics (if any) were, but I suspect the man was a patriot. Like all the old timers, like Bill, Ralph, Mac, Lester, Earl - Jimmy is a simple man. Never got above their raising - which is the secret of success.
Rest in Peace.
13 posted on
05/16/2005 6:52:08 PM PDT by
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
He was "Mr. High & Lonesome."
Rest in that Peaceful Valley.
17 posted on
05/16/2005 6:56:34 PM PDT by
Khurkris
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
This isnt even close to Bill and Jimmys sound but somehow I think theyd approve.
The Waybacks Turkish Stalemate
19 posted on
05/16/2005 7:02:19 PM PDT by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Thanks for posting.
Rest in peace, Jimmy.
20 posted on
05/16/2005 7:05:01 PM PDT by
RedRover
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
A cornbread 'n sweet milk toast to you, Jimmy.
22 posted on
05/16/2005 7:10:06 PM PDT by
hispanarepublicana
(I was Lucy Ramirez when being Lucy Ramirez was't cool.)
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Jimmy was fun to work with in the studio (memories of my misspent youth). Took that damn coon hound everywhere with him.
As Jimmy said, "d'ja ever hear such a jaw on a dawg"?
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
I've been houndin' you
Like a Chatanooga Dog
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Ah ... bluegrass ...sung from the heart ...
through the nose!
[grin]
52 posted on
05/16/2005 8:48:54 PM PDT by
cooldog
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To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
53 posted on
05/16/2005 9:12:46 PM PDT by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
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54 posted on
05/16/2005 9:15:57 PM PDT by
kayak
(Have you prayed for your President today?)
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
There's one heck of a bluegrass session in Heaven right now.
RIP Jimmy. Tell Bill Monroe we miss him.
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood
Jimmy had been very ill since last fall and basically been confined to bed since around the first of the year. Over the course of the past couple of weeks, he declined very quickly and was in a lot of pain.
To: T. Buzzard Trueblood; kayak
Thanks for the thread and the ping, I had just heard this news myself. Another one joins the Angel Band.
Oh the hit parade of love I know I'll never stop
I've got a long long way to climb before I reach the top
But if I do get there soon I'll really have it made
Then I'll know I'm number one on your lover's hit parade
---Jimmy Martin
63 posted on
05/17/2005 4:15:34 AM PDT by
prairiebreeze
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