Robby Boone - Posted - 03/25/2020:  11:19:33

I have seen nothing on his passing last Sunday, was it a cruel hoax?? If it was it was an elaborate one. Is there nobody on here that heard this or knows/remembers who he is??

If there's a thread and I missed, I'm sorry and please delete this one.

Robby

Tractor1 - Posted - 03/25/2020:  11:35:07

I knew who he was ,and have seen his massive talent .but that is all .

chuckv97 - Posted - 03/25/2020:  11:47:44

I’ve seen FB posts about his passing. I’ll try find one a scan it.

perltone - Posted - 03/25/2020:  11:48:35

Apparently it is true. I had seen him on Hee Haw as a kid. He was like a young Carl Jackson. I was just on his website.
I did not know what a wonderful singer and guitarist he was. RIP

chuckv97 - Posted - 03/25/2020:  12:05:39

Here’s what I found.  To see the video clip you have to go to Hee Haw Roadhouse on Facebook.

 

Edited by - chuckv97 on 03/25/2020 12:11:41

dmiller - Posted - 03/25/2020:  12:43:35

Copied from his Facebook site.  May he R.I.P.



"It is with great sadness that we announce that Jimmy Henley passed away on Sunday, March 22.

Most knew him as a gifted entertainer with a signature talent on the banjo, who had an amazing career with the Roy Clark organization for over 26 years, first on Hee Haw and then on major television shows and stages all over the world. He had a number of music albums to his credit, and had played with many music icons over the years.

But much more than that, Jimmy was an incredible human being who was dedicated to his faith, family and friends. There was nothing he wouldn't do for anyone needing help.

Jimmy, we will miss you. Rest in Peace."

okbluegrassbanjopicker - Posted - 03/25/2020:  18:35:14

Rest in peace, Jimmy.

You were a great inspiration to probably thousands of youngsters who wanted to play banjo just like you. We will miss you so much.

Edited by - okbluegrassbanjopicker on 03/25/2020 18:42:22

VIDEO: Jimmy Henley - Orange Blossom Special
(click to view)

 

stratovarious520 - Posted - 03/25/2020:  18:57:47

Wow, this is sad news. He and I were about the same age. I remember looking at the TV Guide every week too see if he was going to be on Hee Haw. If he was, then I suffered through the corny jokes, cassette recorder in hand, to record his segment. Then I would wear out the tape trying to steal a couple of licks from him. He was a prodigy for sure. RIP sir.

RB-4 Picker - Posted - 03/26/2020:  04:29:04

Wow, close your eyes and I could swear that it was Carl Jackson pickin' Great stuff! R.I.P.

Brian

BanjoGil - Posted - 03/26/2020:  09:56:37

I knew who he was but aside from his picking on Hee Haw, I could never find out any more about him. He was a phenomenal picker, even as a kid, and I wish I could find out more about his career.

Edited by - BanjoGil on 03/26/2020 09:57:14

Brett - Posted - 03/26/2020:  10:04:41

I’m shocked, what was he, maybe 60? I tried to google his obit but found none. A great talent gone. Sorry for his family and close friends.

Sheenjack - Posted - 03/26/2020:  11:11:39

Jimmy playing Rawhide on Hee Haw. Looks to be playing an ODE Style C.

Starts at 14:00. youtube.com/watch?v=ojotaG-R98A

steve davis - Posted - 03/26/2020:  16:13:44

Buck has an Ode,too.
Some seemed to prefer the Ode,especially over Gibson's 70s models.

OldNavyGuy - Posted - 03/26/2020:  16:21:52

quote:

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Originally posted by BanjoGil

I knew who he was but aside from his picking on Hee Haw, I could never find out any more about him. He was a phenomenal picker, even as a kid, and I wish I could find out more about his career.

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Good info on his website -

jimmyhenley.com/index.html

OldNavyGuy - Posted - 03/26/2020:  16:25:51

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Originally posted by Brett

I’m shocked, what was he, maybe 60? I tried to google his obit but found none. A great talent gone. Sorry for his family and close friends.

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He was 56.

stratovarious520 - Posted - 03/26/2020:  19:06:39

quote:

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Originally posted by Sheenjack

Jimmy playing Rawhide on Hee Haw. Looks to be playing an ODE Style C.

Starts at 14:00. youtube.com/watch?v=ojotaG-R98A

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Looks like Jimmy had hit a growth spurt just previous to this show!  Awesome picking by him and Marty (looking a bit like Bob Ross : ) )

I have the Lester live album from Vanderbilt (circa 1974), with Kenny Ingram on the 5, and a 15 yr old Marty doing "dueling mandos" with Bill Monroe on Rawhide.  I always thought it was great that Kenny didn't capo, just played it out of C... I learned his version, and still play it that way to this day.  Not nearly as flashy as Jimmy though!

chuckv97 - Posted - 03/26/2020:  19:18:18

Jimmy playing a C Style ODE. He’d been around Roy a bunch by then,,,you can tell by the faces. lol

jellowaydan - Posted - 03/27/2020:  05:19:52

Here is a bit from "Tulsa World"
tulsaworld.com/entertainment/m...934e.html

RB3Deering - Posted - 04/02/2020:  03:29:16

I miss Jimmy Henley too! I never met him, but he was an awesome and talented musician, besides a banjo picker! At the time that he was a kid, he was one of the smoothest banjo pickers that I had ever seen! I hope that he and Earl both entertain everyone in Heaven! May you rest in peace Jimmy!