Mance Lipscomb Statue Aug 12, 2011

A statue of Mance Lipscomb by sculptor Sid Henderson was dedicated in Navasota Texas on Aug 12, 2011. Members of the Lipscomb family, Navasota Blues fest organization, the sculptor, and friends were on hand for the event. Mance Lipscomb was not only a wonderful musician and story teller, he was also a loving, kind and generous person. The city of Navasota established "Mance Lipscomb Park", and will replace the grass around the statue. The park is located just north of the intersection of La Salle (old route 6) and Washington, around the corner from "Blues Alley," a free museum, art gallery, and music shop. The music track is a recording of Mance Lipscomb playing "Boogie Woogie (in A)" recorded in 1966.

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• Mance
• Lipscomb
• Navasota
• Texas
• statue
• Sid
• Henderson
• blues
• songster
• folk
• music
• boogie
• acoustic
• guitar

[pebbledude]

Wish I could have been there, Mance is The Man. He sure did somethin' for me! May his memory and music last forever, he is one of the greatest songsters of all time.

[lenaspieltblues]

Looks beautiful! great to see this ... many thanks for the share!

[avos1968]

It is a beautiful statue. So happy to see one of my favourite musicians get the recognition he deserves. I hope to visit Navasota one day.

[busessuck1]

What a great looking statue, thanks to everybody who contributed to making this happen...

...and to Mance for his artistry 

[sambobla]

im so glad Mance got this tribute! :) yeah!!

[rastablues1]

Well deserved honor for an American treasure. Mance should be remembered forever, by all acoustic blues and folk players. Thanks for sharing!

Lowell