Chris Scruggs Remembers Billy Joe Shaver

Chris Scruggs shares memories of being around Billy Joe Shaver.
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[@WillyPDX94]

Chris is my absolute favorite. I think Otis and Chris should start a once a week meet up and just record whatever happens. What's going on in their world, with them, their friends, their music.

[@edmondutleyjr.4504]

I saw Shaver in the late nineties at Stache’s, after it moved to around Fifth and High, in Columbus. It was a Sunday afternoon show. I was a bit of a Billy Joe fan through a friend who lived in Austin, a transplant. He loved Billy Joe and all things Outlaw as only a transplant to Texas can. Anyway, I called him and asked him what this was, he more or less just said - go. So, I did. It was one hell of a set. Eddie just stood in one place basically, nearly motionless and expressionless and just played. No histrionics, on gyrating a struggle. He just played. It was searing and beautiful. Incredibly electric and electrifying. At times his dad would kneel down on one knee four or five feet from him and watch the solos with us. He was very proud and said so. And yea, Billy Joe got in his testimony, down on his knees a few times. Such a tragic loss. I hate freakin’ drugs.

[@ajhawkins2811]

I’d love to here more about Eddy Shaver. Was a beast on guitar. Gone to soon!

[@floydstowe]

I could listen to this guy for days he should write a book what knowledge and memory

[@toddjones3969]

Always love Chris’ stories. Tell him we still have Lees chicken in the Cincinnati area. He can grab a spicy 5 piece box next time they come through.

[@douglove2412]

Chris speaks the truth. My wife and and I, along with several friends, saw Billy Joe at the Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico, Ca. 10 years ago or so, and we all still comment to each other that it was an unworldly experience. Scruggs says it right, we were laughing and crying at the same time. Billy Joe’s presence and performance was like a healing. I can’t put my finger on exactly what he did to make such an impression, but the spirit he brought covered the whole room and touched our hearts in a big way.

[@tedgay8427]

Chris casually mentioned his mother here. Gail Davies is a pretty damned good singer and songwriter in her own right. I won't get into his father's story, but you can tell by his name that he has some serious country music blood in his veins. I loved the old BR549 shows with Chris and Chuck Mead bouncing off of each other. Best lineup for that band.

[@flyemhard]

hell Chris, you made me cry just hearing the story...peace

[@jimbo33]

Chris is great. His stories make you feel you are part of the experience. It's a pleasure to hear what he has to say!

[@mitchmatthews6713]

I hugged Billy Joe once at an early AmericanaFest. It was like hugging a mountain. He was that great.

[@johnnyrocco]

RIP, Billy Joe, Eddy and Brenda. We will all meet soon in the sweet by and by.

[@stratocaster1greg]

BB King had that church feel happening. Great interview Otis it occured to me yesterday while listening to you in the shop. Your show reminded me of Paul Harvey for some reason. Thanks so much.

[@mikenevermon9041]

it is so fun to watch the Superlatives and the bass playing that Chris adds to the sound. He Loves it as much as I do, and that's saying a bunch :)

[@Zavijava1]

Thanks, this was such a great testimony to a true American treasure and Chris is so much that too!(you too Otis)

[@b.abrackus6403]

I can't get enough of this guy ! 👍....l still go to Lee's Famous Recipe when l get the chance

[@bryk3146]

So gratefully that I got to see Eddie and Billy joe absolutely tearing it up in the 90's..we all know about Billie Joe but Eddie was a total bad ass RIP

[@lindellsiler5994]

Great videos with Chris. I saw Billy Joe at the Exit/Inn once and can confirm it was an outlaw country show that turned into a tent revival. Thanks Brother and more please.

[@dalehamon4295]

Billy Joe played at 2005 CMT Outlaw Concert with Merle Haggard it was awesome 😎

[@revkelly85]

I opened for him in Kansas city. He was so nice. He also stuck out his hand and said thank you for opening for us. And asked me questions to make small talk . Pretty amazing man.

[@jayjaynella4539]

I remember those gospel endings to Neil Diamond's shows back in the late 70s to late 80s. Just like being at a revival, the religious feeling was overwhelming. And I am an atheist.

[@ayronsmama05]

Thanks Otis, awesome as always! Happy New Year and give Ms. Amy our best. We love y'all!

[@drybayoudan5429]

‘Totally awesome interviews w/Chris. He, as the balance of your guests, has such interesting experiences with our top shelf entertainers. Thanks for stirring the memories of days gone past. Their works will stay alive, as long as we continue to keep them relative, in today’s world.

[@buddylobos5277]

Really like Billy Joe. Lucky to meet him and sit and talk for awhile. Santa Fe Film festival he was here because the movie Crazy Heart filmed here. He had songs in it.

[@jerryrathman5717]

I was lucky enough to see Billy Joe live twice. It’s not easy to see these legends when you live in MN. But anyway, as a catholic turned atheist, I can say with total honesty, I was envious of Billy Joe’s faith. I lack the ability to suspend disbelief, it’s just not the way my brain works, but watching, listening, and then after the show talking to Billy Joe Shaver , I wanted to believe.

[@bobtheis8622]

Way to go Chris. You are a natural born energy.

[@scottreal7787]

I personally knew Billy Joe. He was the first celebrity I met working at a travel stop in Troy, TX. Later, I would see Billy Joe around Waco, TX. I also would deliver pizza to his house. His old Dodge Van was in the drive. Bumper sticker; "BILLY JOE FOR PRESIDENT." He was a good man. Always took time to talk and listen. I was sad the day he passed. I kept the Waco Newspaper that covered the story of his death, and you are welcome to a copy of it if you want one.

[@Bill-cv1xu]

Let's all remember Billy Joe.......

[@wadedaffron639]

LEE'S Famous Recipe in still around in south-central Kentucky. If The Amazing Mr. Scruggs would have been in Marty Stuart's band circa 2010, at the Jamestown, KY Lakefest Celebration, he would have been within half a mile of our LEE'S. I'd be honored to buy him a meal if he ever passes through this way!

[@sartainja]

Amen!

[@macdaddy63]

A awesome interview as always

[@seeyouinhale2317]

Billy Joe is an icon.

[@stevewuertz3598]

This is a great one. Thanks for posting. I sat next to BJS on a SouthWest Airlines flight from Nashville to Austin on a Sunday afternoon. He was hungover and I was a little bent myself. This was around 2004. I mentioned I read in the paper that he was playing in Nashville but I was doing family stuff and he was pretty non committal. about the show. I dared not bring up the pistol in the bar incident of a few years prior. I've been stealing his lines for years and using them as my quips. "You're only as old as the woman you feel." I remember listening to Austins PBS station KUT the morning Eddie's passing was announced. I'd seen him play twice and the reaction was like the first time I was SRV play in a bar when he was 22 and I was 19-both times you have to pick your jaw up off the floor.Tragic. Was Eddy a member of the 25 club. He as pretty young when he passed. Tragic, tragic loss. Must have been crushing for Billy Joe

[@jeffmcguire5701]

Eddy was 38 when he died. He was born June 20, 1962 and died December 31, 2000. RIP Eddy he was one of the greatest guitar players ever.

[@stevewuertz3598]

@@jeffmcguire5701 You are correct good sir. He was brilliant. Just slayed ya when you saw him play

[@filobeto1691]

Reading the comments about Eddy several make the comparison to SRV. According to his bio he was tutored by Dicky Betts. Never got to see him live but listening to his playing, it has same intensity as when voltage is applied to a noble gas and is ionized. The energy released feels other worldly. Especially love hearing Eddy play on some of the Dwight Yoakam records. Sorry for the hijack, sure loved Billy Joe too.

[@george-st-george]

going to church with .........Billy Joe!!!!!!!

[@kylehonea5599]

My second cousin… Love him still!!!

[@thenneedd]

Everybody go listen to "Blood is Thicker Than Water" Shaver, Billy and Eddie.

[@catheryndenton1766]

There’s a Lee’s Chicken right on Broad Street in Richmond. It’s been there for decades.

[@MAGNUSERNST]

Just today I had some great Georgia on a fast train livesession in my release radar on Spotify.

[@johnrosier1686]

When you shook Billy Joe’s hand it still felt like you were shaking a full hand even though he was missing fingers. One thing was for certain- he would let you know that he loved The Lord. I don’t think there will be another one quite like him.

[@raleighswango9460]

Otis, love your channel cause I never settle for less than “Second Best “.

[@jameswarner6899]

Happy new year

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[@brianjones7521]

good video

[@liberalk78]

We have 3 Lee's Chicken here in my town.

[@michaellandreth1392]

Lee's in Columbia Mo.

[@b.abrackus6403]

I've been there...love that place!

[@sayeager5559]

Chris, come to Louisville and get some Lees chicken and biscuits.

[@caseysmith544]

I would not have been intimidated by him, I have an uncle from very Western NY who lost a finger at age 40--45 when I was 8 and was well not like him but a bit scarry if you did not know him. He everytime would give a single thumbs up with the missing thumb when needing one or if he could give 2 thumbs up as much as he could.

[@JKlasen]

My grandpa too. Factory workers, wood shops. Just as natural thing. Keep playing

[@caseysmith544]

@@JKlasen He is a Grape famer in western NY and was working on Chicken fencing stuff back when he had some chickens the blade guard on a cheap Chop Saw from K-Mart boroke. He sold the Chicken eggs as Farm style to specific egg companies before laws changed in New York about selling non power washed eggs. He got out of working the eggs due to this and could not even at farmers markets/on own property sell them in NY unless Mennonite/Amish could this type of egg. He could have sued the company that made the blade but they were some odd Chinese brand that is so not worth Suing becuse they would hide behind the international laws of China and never have to show up or bribe the judge. Even Suing K-mart was not worth it, but he did 7--10 letters to K--mart letting them know about the product up the ladder to top of command.

[@benp4877]

Chris is great. There’s still Lee’s Chicken in the Midwest, btw. Ms. Winner’s is still better, though.

[@Rat-Salad]

Hey Otis, you know any Tony Joe White stories?

[@billyweeksrealsmallclosetm8484]

👍

[@frankthurman7743]

Billy Joe would be in mix of sinners because he was one. But saved by Jesus