Bluegrass Fiddler & Opry Legend Benny Williams - 1985
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Uploaded by chewbackywooky on Feb 21, 2009
For nearly 50 years Benny Williams was one of country music's most talented musicians. He worked with country and bluegrass greats such as Mac Wiseman, Reno & Smiley, Stanley Bros., Flatt & Scruggs, Bill Monroe, Grandpa Jones, Jimmy Martin, Kitty Wells & Johnny Wright, Stonewall Jackson, and Marty Robbins.
Benny plays fiddle and sings with Tom Morgan, on guitar, (formerly with Buzz Busby, the Country Gentlemen, Red Allen, and Frank Wakefield) and Tom's wife Mary Morgan on autoharp, their son Scott with the unique guitar that he built, and Benny's wife Roberta on bass. They are playing at beautiful Morgan Springs at Dayton, TN in 1985. Both Benny Williams and Tom Morgan are recognized IBMA Pioneers of Bluegrass. For a detailed biography on Benny visit:
http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/benny-williams-remembered/
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@flyonthefiddle1 he was my teacher too!
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this is the music that shaped the U.S
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welllllllllll i just love it!
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thanks so much for posting this Benny was my teacher as a kid and we shared alot of music together! He will always be the best in my mind!
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DL the audio from this tune at tubepull doht cohm.
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Any one know anything about the square shouldered guitar on this video,all info appreciated!!!!!!
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What are the song names in this video?
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@hwilli09 he was my first guitar and fiddle teacher. i have one of his fiddles
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Thanks!! chewbackywooky!! ♥
♥Benny was my great-uncle. Great to see this. I wish there were more.
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The guitar you refer to was built by Scott Morgan (the player). Both he and his Dad, (Tom) are excellent luthiers. Tom is a recognized IBMA Pioneer of Bluegrass. I spoke with Tom yesterday and he still does some instrument repair and lives there in the Dayton, TN area. You should be able to find contact info for him via Google or Zabba search.
chewbackywooky 1 year ago