Bridal March (Richard Wagner)

Lovingly and heartfully dedicated to my three ex-wives, who for a combined total of near thirty years enriched - not my bank account, of course! - but my life: with misery, drudgery, and a general malaise.

Where would I now be without you! You women know who you are, and despite the mask, know who I am. (After all, I've got the only guitar like this in the world!).

"Bridal March" from Wagner's "Lohengrin", played finger style on my 12-string National steel bodied "Delphi"
resonator guitar.

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[Prairiegirl5150]

Hey hoopiejohn,

Once again, beautiful playing. Thanks for posting. Listening to you always makes me smile:) Hope you have a great day.

[hoopiejohn]

@Prairiegirl5150 Thanks for your kind words. I once worked on towboats with a Canadian from the windswept prairies of Alberta, and we became close friends. I feel nothing but friendship towards your country.

[KeniLeeBurgess]

I've watched some of your videos, and you play very well, and I really enjoy your creative choices, but what about the ski mask? Thanks for sharing.

[hoopiejohn]

Suppose that I'm "famous", not nationally or worldwide, but well-known in a small town. Maybe a solemn position - funeral director, pastor, or high school teacher. I wouldn't want people to know I play stuff like "Whiskey Headed Man", or of the humor I post with my videos. I had to remain anonymous.

Since I play from standing position (like bluegrass guitarists), I couldn't keep my face off camera easily, like some do from a seated position.

Further, it is useful to avoid creditors. Mask!

[KeniLeeBurgess]

I would suggest black face, but that might get you some negative comments, and it is too much work. How about mustache, beard, glasses and hat. Develop a theatrical character. You play very well. I just think this method, is hiding your talent also and rather silly. Thanks for sharing. Good stuff.

[hoopiejohn]

KeniLee, you play very well yourself, and I'm sure you've been doing it a while, and are probably well-versed in the lore and history of our kind of music. We must never forget that there was also a comical, clowning, silly side of performance: Hoakum - Jug Band - Medicine Show - Minstrel - String Band.

Somebody's gotta do it so the younger YouTubers will know it has variously been a part of the art form. Thanks for posting.

[hensly77]

dude awesome



[FREEK0NALEESH]

all you guys talking shit about him.. need to shut up.. seriously its kinda uncalled for.. and im pretty sure you guys are a bunch of fat fucks trying to feel good about yourselfs.. all of you need your ass kicked.. i wish i could do the honors

[MassimoAlberto]

I love this man ....

if you want I do know my ex-wife. Beware , she would also sell your guitars

congratulations again for your talent

[leton53]

@defyence777

and you seem to a first-class asshole, could you leave your messages somewhere else...

[mistyw49686]

Laughing my ass off u fat fuck no wonder you have 3 x wives

[wabaMAN]

wow dude ur a fag fag fag... go fail life miserabely

[dominiqueardent]

I don't like the introduction

[defyence777]

hey richard or should i call u DICK. u play guitar extrodinarrily well but u r FAT FAT FAT FAT FAT oh, and FAT so just give up @_@