Merle Haggard, Country Music Icon And Outlaw, Passes At Age 79

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Commander Wallace,

Yes, those writers/singers are best and what country really is. I play the banjo and only play(clawhammer) music that was written 100 years+ ago. These songs as well a what Reed, Haggard, Jennings, Nelson and even Johnny Cash are the very soul of country. I will include Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn(love her) as the greats.

I can not really enjoy today's country.

I'm a rock and roll fan by heart. However original picking, clawhammer, country and bluegrass I always enjoy.

I completely agree with Loretta Lynn and the incomparable Patsy Cline. Willie Nelson wrote the Patsy Cline song " Crazy " for her. I'm not much into Country music either but it's not hard to recognize and like the artists I mentioned. There is good talent though in Country music like Martina Mcbride, guitar players like Brad Paisley and Vince Gill and vocalist Carrie Underwood to name a few.

Congrats by the way on playing a musical instrument like Banjo. Judging by the music forum, you are in good company liking rock music.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Congrats by the way on playing a musical instrument like Banjo.

Banjo is a much unappreciated instrument. I love it. Clawhammer style!

[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by AVGWarhawk

Banjo is a much unappreciated instrument. I love it. Clawhammer style!

The Banjo may well be under appreciated. Roy Clark, who could play Banjo, Guitar or anything else with strings however brought banjo and guitar to the forefront . I'm sure there are many others as well.

[vienna]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

The Banjo may well be under appreciated. Roy Clark, who could play Banjo, Guitar or anything else with strings however brought banjo and guitar to the forefront . I'm sure there are many others as well.

This leapt to mind:

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers ft. Edie Brickell - Pretty Little One



To paraphrase Col. Sanders: "Finger-picking Good!" ...



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[Commander Wallace]

Originally Posted by vienna

This leapt to mind:

Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers ft. Edie Brickell - Pretty Little One



To paraphrase Col. Sanders: "Finger-picking Good!" ...



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Wow. Thanks so much for posting the links, Vienna. When I saw " Steve Martin " I thought, " Surely this can't be that wild and crazy guy and comedian from Saturday Night Live "

I had no Idea Steve Martin could Sing and Play Banjo and very well at that. I will have to look through more of his performances.



Awesome Video.





Thanks again, Vienna.

[AVGWarhawk]

Originally Posted by Commander Wallace

Wow. Thanks so much for posting the links, Vienna. When I saw " Steve Martin " I thought, " Surely this can't be that wild and crazy guy and comedian from Saturday Night Live "

I had no Idea Steve Martin could Sing and Play Banjo and very well at that. I will have to look through more of his performances.



Awesome Video.




Thanks again, Vienna.

Steve Martin is awesome on the banjo.

[fumo30]

I'm sorry to hear he's gone, but his music always keep movin' on.


Merle Haggard - Movin' On