Bill Ingram Memorial

[Tthorpe456]

Wow! I came across this lovely video tribute to your father-in-law by accident, while searching for Mac Wiseman tunes. What a stroke of good luck. I loved Bill's playing and the pure joy that he exhibited while he was playing with the other guys. Thank you for sharing that. I would have liked to have met him and picked some with him. We are losing our WWII vets at an alarming rate these days. I guess they're just going "home" to be with their buddies. May he rest in peace forever. Tom

[me373]

@Tthorpe456 hello, thanks for your kind comments. Bill was one of a kind. I'm sure he would have enjoyed pickin' with you as well. God bless.

[WEIRDALROXMYSOX]

Oh that's so sad.... I loved his rendition of Orange Blossom Special.... as well as the others, I know it was 2 yrs. ago, but my condolences....

[me373]

thanks very much. we really miss him.

[TQ120]

did Bill play professionally ? Are there any recordings of his playing ?

I have looked online for more Chubby wise, too, yet am not able to find much.

thank You for Your reply, in advance.

[me373]

no he didnt play professionally, although i agree with you that he could have. he was an auto mechanic by trade...and he could tune an engine just as well as the fiddle :)

my wife told me that Bill (her dad) had once written a bunch of songs and had even recorded one record by himself that he also sang in. unfortunately they were destroyed the fire that also destroyed their home.

[TQ120]

Thank You.

[TQ120]

I keep coming back to these videos clips at least once a week. Great !

ps. I think we hit the "flag" by mistake when wanting to add to the play list. I hope that doesn't make any problems as was furthest from what was intended.

thanks for introducing me to Chybby Wise too.

[me373]

hi again, very glad you are enjoying these recordings. no problem on the flag...I dont know what it will do anyway :)

If you like I would be glad to send you the DVD of this memorial. just message me thru my youtube account and let me know where to send it. God bless.

[brya31]

I absolutely loved watching Bill play Back Up and Push. What a sad feelin to hear he has passed. : (

[me373]

Thanks for your kindness, yes he is sorely missed.

[drivinman2]

I am really glad I found this site. He was so talented. I know you all will miss him deeply.

[me373]

Thanks, yes we think of him daily. He left a large hole in the family heart.

[colindominy]

It's pleasing for me to come across your site, me373. I too love Chubby Wise's fiddling style..and that first song in your wonderful memorial assembly of Bill is in fact Chubby playing, as I understand it. A beautiful tremelo sound there, which Chubby was renowned for. And your father-in-law is a hot fiddler, indeed..no slouch ! He has that 'Old-Time' fiddle sound, which is wonderful to the ear. Some beautiful family photos in this montage. Congratulations, you clearly come from 'good stock'.

[me373]

Thanks for your kind comments. Bill was a fine man and very talented. He was an auto mechanic by trade and could fix anything mechanical.

[fgrod]

Chubby was the best - a real sweetheart on stage.

[me373]

thanks for your comment. I was pretty partial to Bill as well :)

[polkagal78]

What is the song that plays first and last? Is that Bill Graham playing it?

[me373]

Hi, the song is by Chubby Wise called "Precious Memories". Bill is not playing that particular song. Chubby I think was Bill's favorite fiddle player. Thanks for your question.

[rskurow]

Thank you so much for posting this. Bill's music will live on forever through the licks and touch he imprints and inspires in other fiddle players, like me.

[me373]

Hi, thanks for your comment, I'm glad you liked it :)

[karloff45]

He sure has a very soulful sound. Would have loved to have sat in on the sessions you folks had. My Grandfather was a musician, and the little I knew of him still brings back happy memories.. Be sure to know that your video contributions are a great way to let many people out there know a little bit about your father in law. He clearly had a big heart and knew how to throw one hell of a party, as far as your videos show..

would love to see some more video selections if you have anymore.

[me373]

Hi, thanks for the comments. I plan on putting up more clips when I get time. Keep checking back.

[zorinlove]

not soon forgotten...

[me373]

Hi, thanks for the comment. Please keep checking back for more fiddle tune videos soon.

[me373]

Thank you for your kind comments. Glad you enjoyed it. Keep checking back as I plan on putting up more of my father-in-laws music.

[oldtexascountry]

Very nice and wonderful music. To my favorits with it. Thanks for sending it.

[qzazcdl]

Thank you for posting this. What a wonderful tribute.

[me373]

thanks for your kind comment :)