Clyde Moody’s last guitar comes to Raleigh

While we were in Raleigh last week for the IBMA’s 2013 World of Bluegrass convention, we had a lovely visit with Connie Matthews, nephew of the great Clyde Moody. Connie had recently acquired Uncle Clyde’s last guitar, a Martin D-28, which was custom made for him in 1974.

Moody was one of the first musicians who joined Bill Monroe’s band after the dissolution of The Monroe Brothers, and played mandolin on his debut recording of Muleskinner Blues, with Mon on guitar. After leaving Monroe, Clyde joined the Grand Ole Opry on his own, and had a long career in bluegrass and country music

 

After chatting with us, Connie took the guitar down to the Martin booth where it generated a good bit of attention. Thanks for bringing it to Raleigh!

Share this:

About the Author

John Lawless

John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2006 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.