EggerRidgeBoy - Posted - 09/03/2006:  00:57:29

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Originally posted by El Dobro

I can tell you the exact day. It was Dec 7,1991, Bobby's birthday.

Don
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Neat. Sure do miss getting to see Sonny pick.

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Edited by - EggerRidgeBoy on 09/03/2006 00:58:06

R985wasp - Posted - 09/03/2006:  00:58:42

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Hugh...what did Bobby die from?



Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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Bill Rogers - Posted - 09/03/2006:  01:47:25

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MS as I recall.

Bill

silvioferretti - Posted - 09/03/2006:  06:24:59

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Don, that was a great band configuration for the Osbornes, but it saddens me a lot to see Geno there... I miss him so bad.

Silvio Ferretti scorpionmusic.com

EggerRidgeBoy - Posted - 09/03/2006:  23:33:19

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Edited by - EggerRidgeBoy on 09/04/2006 00:45:50

Wayne Holcombe - Posted - 09/04/2006:  00:08:08

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Looks like Bobby was playing a rb 150 he used to ownd.I think he
'd put a tone ring in itbut it had started out as a 150,no binding on peghead.
Wayne

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 09/04/2006:  00:31:50

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[quote]Originally posted by Banjoman
Note how loose and free flowing his right-hand is.




This gets right to the heart of why this topic was started. How many people would have seen this picture of Bobby if Hugh hadn't been willing and able to share it? I am so thankful to be able to see him doing what he loved to do.

Absolutely wonderful.

Dean

maryzcox - Posted - 09/04/2006:  17:42:36

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Natalie Cox (says she may play banjo in 20 years or so, but right now she wants to dance and paint

maryzcox.com

If you suspect you need a new banjo--you do. Trust your musical instincts. If a banjo calls to you to buy it, don't fight destiny. It was meant to be. :)

Banjoman - Posted - 09/04/2006:  19:19:13

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You're welcome for the photo.

Bobby did indeed die from MS.

Hugh
Pickin' since 1964.

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Edited by - Banjoman on 09/04/2006 19:44:50

pastorharry - Posted - 09/05/2006:  01:21:32

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Not to change the subject,(though I am), but be in prayer for DHoffmeyer-He just survived a terrorist attack while doing what he does best-photo journalist. This post was in off topic and didn't get noticed near enough. Aloha, PH

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Isaiah 38:20

SJL - Posted - 09/05/2006:  01:33:38

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Thanks for bringing our attention to this Pastorharry. That is a little too close to home. My thoughts go out to the ones who weren't as lucky.

"If the woman is alive at the end of the song, it ain't Bluegrass".

Ronnie - Posted - 09/05/2006:  10:36:05

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I think El Dobro was referring to Bobby Osborne's birthday? Thompson's birthday was July 5.

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El Dobro - Posted - 09/05/2006:  13:57:31

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Yep, the day I took the photo was on Bobby Osborne's birthday. I was a guest of the Osbornes at the Opry that day.

Don
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Laurie Grundy - Posted - 09/05/2006:  22:36:04

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Here's one of my favorite a pictures I got of my good mate and slick picker Lonnie Hoppers lookin' pretty sharp in his vest and hat and pickin' his "Parrot" inlayed banjo I built for him.

Laurence
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Randy Escobedo - Posted - 09/06/2006:  22:06:36

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Hello-

Thought I would share this with you. Earl is indeed playing a Gibson Earl Scruggs Special in the pictures above. I spoke to Earl's road manager. With all the new airline regulations and many unknowns Earl decided to leave his Granada at home. This was a last minute decision as he walked out the door to catch his flight for his Salt Lake City concert. He just decided to play it safe and use the Special. Earl likes this banjo much and plays it at home. As many of you seen and heard it is a great banjo. He of course used this banjo in his Colorado concerts also. Hope this helps clear up the mystery.

bouchie - Posted - 09/06/2006:  23:40:35

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thank you all so much!!!!
I really enjoyed those.

Brad

Sullivan Greenbrier
Deering Deluxe
Harmony

Bill Rogers - Posted - 09/06/2006:  23:53:05

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Reminds me of when (many years ago) Doc Watson noted he was playing a Gallagher on the road rather than his old D-21 because if it was damaged "Mr. Gallagher can build me another one." Not true of the Martin of course.

quote:

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Originally posted by Randy Escobedo

Hello-

Thought I would share this with you. Earl is indeed playing a Gibson Earl Scruggs Special in the pictures above. I spoke to Earl's road manager. With all the new airline regulations and many unknowns Earl decided to leave his Granada at home. This was a last minute decision as he walked out the door to catch his flight for his Salt Lake City concert. He just decided to play it safe and use the Special. Earl likes this banjo much and plays it at home. As many of you seen and heard it is a great banjo. He of course used this banjo in his Colorado concerts also. Hope this helps clear up the mystery.

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Bill

grantwolf - Posted - 09/07/2006:  16:51:10

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Stevie Barr of No Speed Limit.

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Jon Landrum
Holly Springs, NC
Pickin' since 01/05

R985wasp - Posted - 09/08/2006:  01:20:50

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Not my picture....but it's a classic!!!!!!!








Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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Edited by - R985wasp on 09/08/2006 01:47:24

borderbull - Posted - 09/08/2006:  07:54:38

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Yep, a classic alright! There's just alot of music in that picture....

vfhamilton - Posted - 09/08/2006:  11:48:27

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Here's a couple that I haven't seen on this thread yet and it's time they were mentioned.

Al Batten and a bunch of hangouters at Bass Mtn. in May
seated is Forrest and Saint Dick. Standing is PickNGrin



He's not holding his banjo in this one, but it's me and the one and only Raymond Fairchild:
I think he was trying to make me feel good after placing 9th out of 8 pickers in his banjo picking contest.



Vince Hamilton
Horse Shoe, NC hamiltonbanjo.com

Built By Sullivan

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Edited by - vfhamilton on 09/08/2006 11:51:44

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 09/08/2006:  13:13:35

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Ron Block with his Rich & Taylor



Rob McCoury and "those other guys" in his band



Two banjo players without their banjos!

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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 09/08/2006 13:16:55

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 09/08/2006:  15:38:08

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Dean,

Well done, as always! I wonder what is up...or down with Charlie's microphone?



Mark

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Edited by - Rounder 0044 on 09/08/2006 16:42:27

R985wasp - Posted - 09/08/2006:  17:18:41

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I think Snider's wondering the same thing....




Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
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El Dobro - Posted - 09/08/2006:  19:05:19

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Looks like something we've all gone through.

Don
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R985wasp - Posted - 09/10/2006:  22:05:25

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Hi Dean! How about some Sunny Mtn. Boy Bill Emerson??!!!

Notice how he's wearing the strap the correct way!








Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
2004 Huber VRB-3 Wreath
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Edited by - R985wasp on 09/10/2006 22:06:22

R985wasp - Posted - 09/10/2006:  22:17:29

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Here's an interesting one....

Tom Adams back when he joined the JMB. This was a studio shot which was to be included on the back on the "Favorites" LP, but all the shots turned out too dark so it was decided to not use any of them.








Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
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Rounder 0044 - Posted - 09/10/2006:  22:50:39

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Tom Adams.....man, could that man ever get some great tone out of that Goldstar.....a true shame he can't pick three finger anymore. Thanks for the picture Randy.



Mark

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R985wasp - Posted - 09/10/2006:  23:31:02

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Here are a couple more of Tom Adams from around 1988-89. It was just amazing the kind of stuff he was playing with the JMB at this time....










Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
2004 Huber VRB-3 Wreath
2005 Huber Custom Jim Mills Model
1984 Martin HD-28
2003 Martin D-28CW

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Edited by - R985wasp on 09/10/2006 23:33:43

R985wasp - Posted - 09/10/2006:  23:32:51

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Bluegrass Boy Don Reno circa 1949.....








Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
2004 Huber VRB-3 Wreath
2005 Huber Custom Jim Mills Model
1984 Martin HD-28
2003 Martin D-28CW

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borderbull - Posted - 09/11/2006:  05:37:23

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Thanks for sharing Randy! God bless.

Jason Skinner - Posted - 09/13/2006:  18:43:43

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Of course this is my favorite banjo picker with my favorite mandolin picker.

No matter what level or how bad a picker is, they will have something you can learn from them.

For The Reno Workshop go here: banjohollow.ic24.net

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musicaccord.net/userpage/renoman22/

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Edited by - Jason Skinner on 09/13/2006 18:45:55

scruggsfan - Posted - 09/13/2006:  21:50:26

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Now I'm confused - I saw Tom Adams at Gettysburg, playing what I thought was 3 finger style. Am I wrong? I think he was playing with Seneca Rocks. I know he had a problem in his hand, but thought he was now playing again.


Ilana

Rounder 0044 - Posted - 09/13/2006:  22:07:17

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quote:

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Originally posted by scruggsfan

Now I'm confused - I saw Tom Adams at Gettysburg, playing what I thought was 3 finger style. Am I wrong? I think he was playing with Seneca Rocks. I know he had a problem in his hand, but thought he was now playing again.


Ilana

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If I'm not mistaken, Tom has learned to pick two finger style, after his problem with focal distonia (sp?) in his middle finger. He always blew me away with 3 fingers, I'm sure he does just fine two finger style!


Mark

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maverick - Posted - 09/13/2006:  22:18:22

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Monroe always did say Reno was the best banjo player!............Don't know if it was bitterness with Earl leaving but Reno sho was gooood to....

"Huberite"

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Edited by - maverick on 09/13/2006 22:19:19

Jason Skinner - Posted - 09/14/2006:  11:30:12

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quote:

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Originally posted by maverick

Monroe always did say Reno was the best banjo player!............Don't know if it was bitterness with Earl leaving but Reno sho was gooood to....

"Huberite"

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Monroe just knew a great musician when he heard one.







No matter what level or how bad a picker is, they will have something you can learn from them.

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musicaccord.net/userpage/renoman22/

EggerRidgeBoy - Posted - 09/16/2006:  12:11:16

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quote:

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Originally posted by Rounder 0044

quote:

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Originally posted by scruggsfan

Now I'm confused - I saw Tom Adams at Gettysburg, playing what I thought was 3 finger style. Am I wrong? I think he was playing with Seneca Rocks. I know he had a problem in his hand, but thought he was now playing again.


Ilana

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If I'm not mistaken, Tom has learned to pick two finger style, after his problem with focal distonia (sp?) in his middle finger. He always blew me away with 3 fingers, I'm sure he does just fine two finger style!


Mark

canecreek.net

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I've seen Tom three times this year with Seneca Rocks - before that I hadn't seen him since he was Rhonda Vincent. The first time back in May I initially thought he was three-finger picking as well, which confused me since I had heard that his focal dystonia had not been cured. But he was indeed playing a two-finger style - guess that just shows how good he is.

[edited to make that "since he was with Rhonda Vincent". ]

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Edited by - EggerRidgeBoy on 09/16/2006 12:13:55

EggerRidgeBoy - Posted - 09/16/2006:  16:37:05

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While we are on the topic, here are a few photos of Tom at Gettysburg last month:

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Edited by - EggerRidgeBoy on 06/30/2008 10:16:41

Kervin - Posted - 09/16/2006:  17:05:17

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Pete Vigour on the left. I took my lessons from him. John on the right. He let me use his "extra" banjo to see if I would like playing.



Kervin

DHoffmeyer - Posted - 09/16/2006:  23:56:01

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Hello there!

I shot this one last night to update the progress of 18 year-old Jason Davis. Playing here with Alan Bibey & BlueRidge.


Canon EOS 1D Mark II N 70-200 800 ISO 73 degrees, humidity 62%, light winds from the SE @ 5mph

Dean

daz - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:03:16

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any cloud cover Dean ?

Daz


Alan's 168 gram nugget

The Recording King Banjo - the second coming !
starring Grich in many of his guises and Desert Rose

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But not for all his greeds .

R985wasp - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:07:17

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Dew point? Winds aloft?




Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

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1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
2004 Huber VRB-3 Wreath
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DHoffmeyer - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:13:59

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sorry. Hit "enter" too quickly...
dew point 61, pressure 30.04, visability 8 miles, clear skies, I was wearing black socks.

daz - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:17:28

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oh and just one more thing, what sort of reading were you getting on the EC meter ?
EC is short for eye candy for all you non photographic types

Daz


Alan's 168 gram nugget

The Recording King Banjo - the second coming !
starring Grich in many of his guises and Desert Rose

williamscustombanjos.com
mikescottmusic.com

The earth can provide for all mans needs ,
But not for all his greeds .

ChipL - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:30:04

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Boy I wish we had those kind of stats for some of the other pic's he posts on the hangout.....

Poke Chipe'
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daz - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:30:18

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LOL

great pic as always Dean

Daz


Alan's 168 gram nugget

The Recording King Banjo - the second coming !
starring Grich in many of his guises and Desert Rose

williamscustombanjos.com
mikescottmusic.com

The earth can provide for all mans needs ,
But not for all his greeds .

R985wasp - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:32:57

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What's ol' Jason playing now that he sold that Huber? Looks like one of them there Hondo Daniel San models????




Randy

"Now.......what on earth do you want Son?...."

1926 Gibson TB-5
1981 Gold Star GF100-FE
1981 Gold Star GF85
2004 Huber VRB-3 Wreath
2005 Huber Custom Jim Mills Model
1984 Martin HD-28
2003 Martin D-28CW

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DHoffmeyer - Posted - 09/17/2006:  00:39:20

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Jason's is mid-thirties TB-11 conversion he got from Mills. That thing is wide open. He did play the Huber for a while when we were outside.

Here's Nick Harlow of the Slack Family with his "Triple Sig" Earl.

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Edited by - DHoffmeyer on 09/25/2006 19:11:25

Bill Rogers - Posted - 09/17/2006:  02:20:12

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Dean wrote: "Canon EOS 1D Mark II N 70-200 800 ISO 73 degrees, humidity 62%, light winds from the SE @ 5mph" ... Wow Dean! It's amazing the controls Canon's building into their cameras these days. Which menu has those extra settings?




Bill