This has been posted before, a nice interview, Big Mon in his own words........
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
This has been posted before, a nice interview, Big Mon in his own words........
Charley
A bunch of stuff with four strings
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Nick, this was a stroke of genius! Yep, old school as it gets, this where I learned about "in your face" bluegrass music.
I was lucky enough to see the man several times, not nearly enough but, I have stayed up "Way yonder too late" watching this stuff, feed the need Nick! Thanks for starting this!
Bill, Dana Cupp, and I on his birthday somewhere around '81 or so, I think
I have another (somewhere) not scanned in yet but, I will post when I can.
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Hey, Doc! I haven't been on here in a while because I've been way too busy. It's cool to see that you started this thread, thanks!
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Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Late 1980s: Jerusalem Ridge
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
From the late 80s as shot by Michelle Putnam: Dark Hollow
Notice Mr. Monroe's "shiny" mandolin
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
"Tater" looks more serious than Kenny, if that's possible. I remember Bill saying " I just love to say this man's name so, here he is..Tater, Tater, Tater Tate!"
Nick, this is a good one indeed!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Bill sounds just like Bill on the shiny mandolin....
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Now for something a little different.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=fb8rjyiFs64
"But no well informed person ever called the picking of the mandolin music." New York Times, 1897
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Imbedded for ya RickOriginally Posted by Rick Albertson
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
+1...
Well Ken, as Lee Trevino reportedly said to a golf gear geek:"it ain't the arrow, it's the Indian!"
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
My fave Lee Trevino quip:
You can feel it when you drive!...can apply to golf, cars, mandolins...
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Definitely cars...LOL! Especially when I drive something else, then get back behind the wheel of my beamer...makes some cars feel like toys in comparison...LOL!...YMMV
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Yeah Nick, I keep meaning to come here and thank you for starting this thread. One of my favorites you posted is 'Close By'. (Too bad it won't come up on this site anymore.)
I like the 'clogging' video that Mr. Albertson posted. I've always gotten a kick out of watching this 'Old Ebeneezer' clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVlDuWJcxY4
Bill breaks into a few hoofing steps during the fiddle break and you can tell the audience loves it. i got a feeling there might have been a little bit of 'shine' passed around that evening.
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
This one shouldn't get disabled...
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
It's been a dream of mine to do a set of "Monroe" favorites with triple fiddles!
Thanks for refueling that Nick!
BG Bucket list!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
In memoriam of Dr. Ralph Stanley: Can't You Hear Me Calling 1992 Bean Blossom with Ralph Stanley
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Nice chat between the Giants after the tune.
I miss them both!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Wheel Hoss: featuring the late Jimmy Campbell on fiddle
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Toy Heart: from Bean Blossom 92' with The Nashville Bluegrass Band
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Nice one Nick! Roll on buddy, Roll on!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Methodist Preacher: featuring Jimmy Campbell on fiddle
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Great interview and a live rendition of "Southern Flavor" from 1989.
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
LONESOME Alert! on this one...whew!
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Great piece of video!
Don't watch Wayne's foot though, it is all over the place!
Timothy F. Lewis
"If brains was lard, that boy couldn't grease a very big skillet" J.D. Clampett
Re: Bill Monroe Videos
Tombstone Junction from Bean Blossom 1990
1994 Gibson F5L - Weber signed
"Mandolin brands are a guide, not gospel! I don't drink koolaid and that Emperor is naked!"
"If you wanna get soul Baby, you gots to get the scroll..."
"I would rather play music anyday for the beggar, the thief, and the fool!"
"Perfection is not attainable; but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence" Vince Lombardi
Playing Style: RockMonRoll Desperado Bluegrass Desperado YT Channel
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