Author: Richard Thompson

Hazel Smith passes

Hazel Smith, regarded as a Music Row fixture since the late 1960s, passed away on Sunday night, March 18, 2018, at…

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Hubert Cooke passes

Hubert Cooke of the Cooke Duet and the Singing Cookes passed away on Monday afternoon, March 12, 2018, due to a…

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Louisa Branscomb inducted into Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame 

The Alabama Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame honors those from the state of Alabama that have shown great accomplishment and contribution…

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Don Hoos passes 

Don Hoos with his son, David, in the mid 1960s Donald F Hoos passed away on February 25, 2018 in Skokie,…

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Wes Rineer passes 

Band photo, on right: Wes Rineer, Joe Ed King, Ted Lundy, and Bob Paisley Wes Rineer, a five-string bass player, of…

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Peter Rowan returns to his roots – track premiere

Carter Stanley has been an inspiration to many in the bluegrass field. For Peter Rowan, that influence has simmered for more…

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Sam Wilson passes

Sam Wilson of Campton in Wolfe County, eastern Kentucky, passed away at The Greg & Noreen Wells Hospice Care Center, Hazard,…

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Roger Williams receives BBU Heritage Award

Roger Williams with his award – photo © David Hollender/Roger performing on stage – photo by David Malloy Most, if not all,…

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Don Sowards passes

Don Sowards, leader of the Laurel Mountain Boys, an excellent song-writer, singer and fine mandolin player, passed away at his home…

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Ralph King passes

Ralph A. King passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2018, at Zephyrhills Hospital in Zephyrhills, Florida, following an apparent heart attack….

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