Wow!

I learned to play this tune by ear. It now sounds okee but i find it extreme difficult to play and it took me many months of practise. Makes me wonder if i do things wrong, 'cause Lynn playes the tune with the ease of a lazy shepherd.. 😊

Sad loss, a great and very unique banjo man.

Nice rag. Great man

Lynn Morris will forever be the most ignored and unrated talent in bluegrass history.

For a while I too was a student of Dave’s. Such a lovely, genuine gent, full of patience and encouragement for those he taught. This particular tune was on our list of tunes for me to learn, sadly work commitments meant I was unable to continue my lessons so I never did get chance to learn it. RIP Dave.

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone have tab or sheet music for this version?

Wow, very nice swinging & elegant Old-time tune!

This has to be one of the best tunes ever written for banjo.

Beauuuuutiful!

Wonderful! She gave me the only banjo lessons I ever had. That was in Denver in 1973. A very nice person, too!

I have only just learnt that Dave had passed away. Like many others I had the privilege of being one of Dave's students. I am profoundly sad; he was patient and kind and an inspiration. Such a sad loss. Rest in Peace.

Old Rip Very interesting history Has nothing to do with this however. "In 1897 a horned toad was placed in the cornerstone of the courthouse in Eastland, Texas, as it was being sealed. People remembered the event, but no one thought much of it until February 18, 1928, when the courthouse was demolished to make way for a new model. Three thousand people were on hand to watch the opening of the old cornerstone. Inside lay the horned toad -- flat and covered with dust -- and ALIVE! After 31 years! The toad was christened "Old Rip" and became a national sensation. He toured the U.S. He met President Coolidge. Local gas stations gave away complimentary toads to customers. Old Rip cornerstone. Eleven months after his resurrection, Old Rip croaked. His body was embalmed and placed in a tiny, velvet-lined open casket in the lobby of the new courthouse. A horned toad can still be seen in the velvet-lined casket today, although there's some controversy over just who is being exhibited. That's because in 1973 Old Rip was stolen. An anonymous kidnapper wrote a letter explaining that his conscience would no longer let him remain silent. He claimed to be part of a larger conspiracy that had hoaxed the nation with Old Rip. He demanded that his accomplices join him in a full confession. When no accomplices came forward, another letter arrived, saying that Old Rip could be found in his coffin at the county fairgrounds. The coffin and a toad were recovered, although some believed that this Old Rip was an impostor. Eastland County Judge Scott Bailey was quoted as saying, "This toad is fairly well-preserved. The other was more ... mummified." Old Rip, real or fake, is still on display in his coffin in Eastland. And the toad has been immortalized in another way, too -- as the inspiration for the Warner Bros. cartoon character "Michigan J. Frog," who later served as mascot for the WB television network."

I had the absolute pleasure of being a student of Dave's for a couple of years. Great guy, great teacher, and great musician. Seeing him play still makes me sad. RIP to an amazing man.

Thanks to Andy Imms for a beautiful farewell to Dave today. This is a lovely tune and I am watching it over and over in remembrance and in thanks for a wonderful musician and teacher.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Dave died on March 15 2016 after a long illness. He and I made music together for over 30 years and I will miss him greatly. andy

I'm sorry to have to tell those who have made such nice comments, that Dave died on March 15th. He and I made music together for over 30 years and I will miss him greatly. Andy

Lynn, you are the best! As you well know, Old Rip is my favorite!! SO glad this is on KZbin. Proud to call you & Marshall my friends! Dolly

Hi Joe, Good to hear from you. Nice to hear that you still have the Epiphone. Take care, Dave

Hi Dave. Great to see your still playing after all these years. I stoll have your Epiphone you sold me when you imported your Martin D28. Hope my memory serves me well. I still listen to my Bluegrass CD's. Best regards Joe

0:44 Genius!

I love this tune. Very nicely played!

What kind of freaky capo is that? Never saw anything like it. Great playing.

fantastic!

Fascinating to watch the master at work!

That was beautiful! I loved it!

Those quick chord shape changes with his left hand are impressive!

lovely restraint

i didn't think things like this were possible with clawhammer

Never thought i would be able to see Walt on you tube-thanks so much-One of the best EVER

walter is THE king of clawhammer.

Being new to the banjo (just 5 months of playing after 20+ years on the bass) I am always on the lookout for great banjo players. Walt, you are right up there with Roscoe and Hobart in my book. AMAZING!

Thanks Walt! That is absolutely amazing!

Very Nice....Laid back and a good vibe.

Amazing what is the name of this banjo of walt

This is hypnotizing, great playing to watch. Makes me want to go practice.

Awesome! I just love it.

Never heard that tune played by anyone else but me. Nice job. Thanks. Larry

Oh my god, please post more. Walt is truly unique in his banjo and more people need to see what the banjo is capable of. I am happy that you could at least post this, though. Thanks!!

This sort of unpretentious, straight out beautiful banjo playing is the sort of thing that got me into the banjo in the first place. Just great!

what did walt say? We all want to see more.

So.. Why is ther only ONE Walt Koken Video? This is guy is among the very BEST.. I'm just amazed there is so little out there other than is albums!!

Simply superb.

Thank you so much for posting this. Wonderful!!