No - Del and Steve had a falling out on this tour - there are different perspectives, but one of the reasons may have been Steve's cursing, and Del supposedly said "there is no room in bluegrass for vulgarity." On his next album, Steve makes a comment between songs, switching it to "no room in vulgarity for bluegrass." It is just his smartass humour. (They have since reconciled.)
From what I understand, it was not politics, and Del himself is a Democrat, thoughprobably not as far left as Steve. Funny how people assume bluegrass and country musicicans are to the right. In my limited experience, that is not true at all. at least among the bluegrass crowd. By the way, I am basing what I said about Steve and Del, and Del's politics, on David McGee's book about Steve.
@nilradem I love Steve..he is a true artist! I'm glad he got it together when he did; if he hadn't I don't think he would be with us today. Speaking of his vulgar language..it is the reason he no longer plays Merlefest. Steve was backstage w/ Doc & his wife and was using very strong language..Rosa told him that he had to stop or he was not welcome at the festival. He chose not to quit..he left and has never been back. Merlefest is in my hometown..a volunteer told me about this. (Love Doc too!)
@nilradem ~ it was money, pure n simple... Del asked for money but in interviews couldn't be so vulgar to say that. So he made a cock n bull story up about the cussing which Steve satirised on his next album.
I have also heard (from Steve's side, in McGee's book on Steve, I think) that it was about how McCoury was billed, and that he wanted more recognition. Might be a bit of all these. In any case, I don't think ALL band splits are about money, some are about egos.
Too True!
NadadouroDave 3 months ago
just accept it as it is/was and enjoy the music...
1022rebelreddog 6 months ago
ricky skaggs is comin to watseka illinois on aug 26
rocmaven 6 months ago
my god, he looks exactly like chris farley!
anotherjoshua 7 months ago
@anotherjoshua ...lol....kinda does.....
freeman2545 5 months ago
The music business has to be the toughest on families etc. So to have a falling out
is not the end of the world. Ha
The72137able 1 year ago
Shouldn't it say "There is no room for vulgarity in Bluegrass"?
The72137able 1 year ago
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No - Del and Steve had a falling out on this tour - there are different perspectives, but one of the reasons may have been Steve's cursing, and Del supposedly said "there is no room in bluegrass for vulgarity." On his next album, Steve makes a comment between songs, switching it to "no room in vulgarity for bluegrass." It is just his smartass humour. (They have since reconciled.)
nilradem 1 year ago
@nilradem Thanks for sharing. I kind of thought it might have been because of
Steve's left wing liberal views. Oh well to each his own. He sings bluegrass best
of all.!
The72137able 1 year ago
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@The72137able
From what I understand, it was not politics, and Del himself is a Democrat, thoughprobably not as far left as Steve. Funny how people assume bluegrass and country musicicans are to the right. In my limited experience, that is not true at all. at least among the bluegrass crowd. By the way, I am basing what I said about Steve and Del, and Del's politics, on David McGee's book about Steve.
nilradem 1 year ago
@nilradem No clue. But it might be just ego. I really enjoyed both of the concerts i have seen with them.... i miss the 80's Steve though :)
ajferet 2 months ago
@nilradem I love Steve..he is a true artist! I'm glad he got it together when he did; if he hadn't I don't think he would be with us today. Speaking of his vulgar language..it is the reason he no longer plays Merlefest. Steve was backstage w/ Doc & his wife and was using very strong language..Rosa told him that he had to stop or he was not welcome at the festival. He chose not to quit..he left and has never been back. Merlefest is in my hometown..a volunteer told me about this. (Love Doc too!)
Free1108 1 year ago
@nilradem ~ it was money, pure n simple... Del asked for money but in interviews couldn't be so vulgar to say that. So he made a cock n bull story up about the cussing which Steve satirised on his next album.
But, like ALL band splits, it was money.
tynebar 8 months ago
@tynebar
I have also heard (from Steve's side, in McGee's book on Steve, I think) that it was about how McCoury was billed, and that he wanted more recognition. Might be a bit of all these. In any case, I don't think ALL band splits are about money, some are about egos.
nilradem 8 months ago
Great video! Love this song. Thanks for posting!!
sariamiami 1 year ago
As SE said "There ain't no room for bluegrass in vulgarity". Steve's the man.
floppyd0g 2 years ago