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RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 10:44 pm
by Rick Lee
Title sort of says it all. He was 88 and played a *mean* banjo.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:06 am
by Bryan Bear
I was just thinking of Earl this morning. I'll practice Scruggs rolling in his honor tonight.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 9:25 am
by Steven Smith
Makes me feel even older

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:48 am
by Steven Smith
Guess I missed the edit window. Meant to add that his music and style were a huge influence on me many years ago when I discovered bluegrass and started playing the banjo.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:16 am
by Mike Wilson
I remember listening to Earl and Lester many times with my Dad over the years. Their music gave us a lot of pleasure and inspired my Dad to buy a banjo that I still have. RIP, Earl Scruggs.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:35 am
by Bob Gramann
Netflix has the 1950's Flat and Scruggs tv show available for instant viewing. It's wonderful.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 11:37 am
by Thomas Dooher
Very talented performer. He brought popularity to a genre that wasn't given much respect in mainstream. RIP, Earl.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 12:14 pm
by Darrel Friesen
My first introduction to Flatt and Scruggs was their appearances on the Beverly Hillbillies. Some great music that will live on.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2012 3:47 pm
by Arnt Rian
One of the greats, for sure. Rest in peace.

Re: RIP Earl Scruggs

Posted: Tue Apr 03, 2012 1:17 pm
by Mike Wilson
Here is an article with a few clips: http://communityvoices.sites.post-gazet ... -1924-2012