The real genius behind the success of Sun Records. He discovered Jerry Lee Lewis, put Johnny Cash on the map and a whole lot more.
Cowboy Jack Clement dies at 82 (http://www.americansongwriter.com/2013/08/r-i-p-cowboy-jack-clement-1931-2013/)
Another story (http://www.cmt.com/news/country-music/1712001/jack-clement-a-nashville-music-legend-dies-at-age-82.jhtml)
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Jackie spotted that on the CMA 'feeds a little earlier - Roshina bought her an iphone, so... :rolleyes:
What an incredible bio. Thanks
He wrote my third favorite Jerry Lee song (after Breathless and Great Balls Of Fire)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiYCKrtUqjc
And my favorite Johnny Cash song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJSLTrf8F3A
He was a good singer in his own right. Here he's covering the old Dolly Parton hit (although he didn't write it)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wopg3HRWXDM
He put out a documentary consisting of his home movies. Here's a segment, probably the only place you'll see Johnny Cash wearing a pig 's nose.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrHEmaxqDuo
In honor of Mr. Cash, I have changed my profile pic.
Quote from: Pilgrim on August 09, 2013, 08:25:40 AM
In honor of Mr. Cash, I have changed my profile pic.
Nice screen capture. ;D
BTW, did you notice that Jack was playing an old bakelite Rickenbacker lap steel?
Quote from: Dave W on August 09, 2013, 08:36:19 AM
Nice screen capture. ;D
BTW, did you notice that Jack was playing an old bakelite Rickenbacker lap steel?
Thanks. The snipping tool in Windows 7 is quite handy.
Nope, hadn't identified that!
You could also spoonerism your handle to Pigrilm for a discrete period of time...?
(heading back to the shed...)
Quote from: CAR-54 on August 10, 2013, 04:10:15 AM
(heading back to the shed...)
To semi-quote Shakespeare, "Exeunt, pursued by squirrels."
Et tu Pilgrim ... ? ;D