Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

[sirhrmechanic]

Banjo and bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs died today. Age 88.

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/obit...dies/53841194/1

Loved his picking since I was a kid and he used to make cameos on the Beverly Hillbillies.

RIP Mr. Scruggs.

Sirhr

 

[Sendero_Man]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

RIP...

Beverly Hillbilly tune right ?

 

[sirhrmechanic]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Beverly Hillbillies theme was just a small part of his accomplishments... but, yes.

Probably his best:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaiyW_UDuG0

With Lester Flatt... Foggy Mountain Breakdown at the Grand Ole Oprey.

Also The Three Pickers, which is an amazing recent album.

Cheers,

Sirhr

 

[Wolf22]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Never good when you lose persons that were so talented.....

especially with the _____ the current generation is stuck with.

 

[med17]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Hate to hear that. He was a legend in the bluegrass world and has influenced countless other pickers. He revolutionized banjo playing with his three finger style. Been a fan forever. RIP

 

[KYpatriot]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

A legend and man of real talent, unlike so many "musicians" of today, he actually deserved the title. Thanks for the music Earl.

 

[Queequeg]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Rest in Peace Sir!


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[Queequeg]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

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[Queequeg]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Another classic!

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[opbigdave]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Thanks for the memories gang. A fantastic musician and human being.

 

[Immorteq]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Absolutely a legend. The man left an amazing legacy and his music has been a huge part of the soundtrack of my life and will continue to be. Will always regret not beng able to see him play live.

 

[GardDog]

Re: Earl Scruggs 1924 - 2012 RIP

Foggy mountain breakdown was one of the greatest "drive fast, take chances" tunes, ever.

RIP