RIP, Merle Haggard

ruger9ruger9
edited April 2016 in Root
I know Jim was a fan, which is why I'm posting it here. One of music's greatest poets.

I think rather than post my thought, Merle's son Ben posted on his FB page:

"A week ago dad told us he was gonna pass on his birthday, and he wasn't wrong. A hour ago he took his last breath surrounded by family and friends. He loved everything about life and he loved that everyone of you gave him a chance with his music. He wasn't just a country singer.. He was the best country singer that ever lived."

Go with God, Merle. And THANK YOU.

Comments

  • IgnatzMouseIgnatzMouse
    Sad.
  • JimCampilongoJimCampilongo
    edited April 2016
    I really love Merle's stuff in the 60's and the LP "Lonesome Fugitive" is a great place to start for the uninitiated. He also wrote a great, surprisingly honest autobiography. The people he discusses - write a follow up chapter, including his ex wife Bonnie Owens and others.
  • ruger9ruger9
    Yes, I've read his autobiography, and it is one of the more "honest" ones I have ever read.
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