Fiddler Byron Berline died July 10 at age 77. He was one of the great American fiddlers. By sheer luck I briefly met him a few years ago at Midwest Banjo Camp. I had found a quiet place where I could work on a tune… Read More
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Tony Rice RIP
Bluegrass great Tony Rice has died. He was just 69. RIP
John le Carré RIP
I heard last night that writer known as John le Carré has died at age 89. Very recently, I read his excellent book of stories from his life, The Pigeon Tunnel. I also tried for the second time to wade through his seemingly impenetrable novel,… Read More
Charlie Pride RIP
Mr. Pride was 86. He died from COVID complications. RIP.
Jerry Jeff Walker RIP
We associate Jerry Jeff Walker with Texas, his adopted home, but he was born Ronald Clyde Crosby in Oneonta NY. I’m glad he became Jerry Jeff. RIP.
Toots Hibbert RIP
Toots Hibbert has died at 77. RIP
Lucille Starr RIP
Ms. Starr was 82. She was the first Canadian musician to sell over a million copies of a recording. It was the 1964 The French Song, which was produced by Herb Alpert.
Justin Townes Earle RIP
Justin Townes Earle has died. He was only 38. RIP.
Ennio Morricone RIP
Composer Ennio Morricone, who among other things scored over 400 film and television projects, has died at 91. RIP. Here is the Danish Symphony Orchestra performing the theme from For a Few Dollars More. What a great performance of a fantastic piece of music! And… Read More
Little Richard RIP
Mr. Penniman was 87. He sure could rock ‘n’ roll.
