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 ARCHIVED TOPIC: Big Jim Griffith RIP


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R Buck - Posted - 12/19/2021:  10:08:43

I read that Big Jim has gone home. I met him in the 1970's. He made quite an impression and taught me how Buell Kazee played Lonesome John. He was quite an individual although I had not seen him since he was hard to forget. An obit is below.



tucson.com/news/local/tucson-f...p-story-1

jbalch - Posted - 12/19/2021:  12:17:46

Jim participated in Uncle Dave Macon Days here in Tennessee - a number of times back in the 1980s. I got to know hm reasonably well back then. He was a great guy for sure.



This photo was printed in the Murfreesboro Newspaper following the event on 1989. Neither Jim or I was thrilled with the image  - as it was unflattering to both of us (Ha!). But is a great memory nonetheless.

Edited by - jbalch on 12/19/2021 12:18:55



 

banjo_brad - Posted - 12/19/2021:  13:44:14

A loss to those who knew him, and to the worlds of folk music, lore, and history.

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