Roy Clark & Jimmy Henley - Orange Blossom Special | REACTION

[@MikeOurada-vp7sc]

Love seeing the amazement on Michaels face. Roy would say that it is a fiddle not a violin. The difference between the two is a violn has "strings", a fiddle of course has"strangs"

[@KathrynWilding]

I think fiddle is much better anyway😊

[@1001Hobbies]

Roy wanted to play an instrument when he was a little kid, and the neighbor had an old banjo he did not use anymore as he had a better one. He loaned this banjo to Roy to play around with. It only had 3 strings on it. With only 3 strings, Roy learned how to play that banjo, and when he could keep up with the neighbor his father decided it was time to buy him a proper banjo. Roy can play anything with strings, literally. Banjo, electric guitar, acoustic guitar, steel guitar, ukulele, violin, mandolin, and MORE. He was absolutely amazing. I am fortunate to have lived through most of his career.

[@cortecz]

Harp?

[@1001Hobbies]

@@cortecz - I never saw him play one.....but I am sure if you gave him 10 minutes with one......

[@NautiGrandpa]

Roy could also play classical piano. He truly was unique.

[@BaronessErsatz]

Roy once visited a symphony orchestra and noted the presence of the cellos. The cellist obliged with a bit of noodling, then graciously offered to let him try it. He shrugged and gave it a go, playing as if he'd done it all his life---and it was his FIRST TIME! Afterwards, he could only say "Twarn't nuthin' but a big ol' fiddle!" RIP, Roy. Miss ya.

[@txquilter608]

I can see that

[@brotherkellymatthewbarnes8882]

Johnny laid that golden fiddle on the ground at Roy Clark's feet.🎻

[@patclinker6587]

When Roy was bouncing the bow on the neck of his fiddle, that technique is called spiccato. It is SO cool! Roc Clark met Jimmy Henley at the New Mexico State Fair and invited Jimmy to be on Hee Haw. When Jimmy grew up he had a performing group called Jimmy Henley and a Touch of Grass. Definitely a child prodigy! He died in 2020 of throat cancer.

[@Sunfleuria]

Thank you for sharing this backstory, even if sad.

[@pennybourban3712]

I love to picture Roy Clark just ambling about the NM State Fair and eating a corn dog and pitching quarters and what not, listening to music. People must have been stunned to see him there.

[@infinti8]

Thank you, sometimes those who burn brightest feel they must accomplish all they can in quick step time. Should be such A great jam session when we get to heaven! Merry Christmas all!

[@lavenderlilacproductions]

Shoji Tabuchi had a similar path. Japanese kid loved Bluegrass fiddle and Chet Aiken discovered him

[@VidarLund-k5q]

It must have been hard playing with Roy and not being distracted and bursting into laughter. Impressive artistry.

[@MarrockV]

Whenever you watch Roy play, no matter the venue or material, he just radiates pure joy all the time.

[@jerricocke987]

Henley was 10 years old when Roy Clark met him he was 12 at the time this performance took place. And Roy Clark worked with him for the next 25 years.

[@mariannorton4161]

And it's called "work". They were so amazing because they put in the work.

[@annwithaplan9766]

I figured the boy was anywhere between 10 & 12. Thanks for the info.

[@Jake92574]

Roy was a genius! I think Jimmy passed away from throat cancer. Sad.

[@MichaelPatton-i8x]

Jimmy was already a pro around 7.

[@claymiller8171]

Roy Clark is the master all stringed instruments. The fact that he is letting this kid on up him is a mark on his character. It is said that Roy Clark is the master of anything thing with strings. He is the greatest and yet underestimated musicians and siners of all time. Not only does his materiality of all stringed instruments goes ignored, but his soulful voice goes ignored as well.

[@anjoleeeickhoff6800]

The Orange Blossom Special is a train and this song is supposed to sound like a train going down the tracks and blowing its whistle. Roy was hugely talented, used to watch him all the time. ❤

[@marrysanchez1300]

Who remembers Roy Clark’s song, “Yesterday When I Was Young”? All these years later & I still remember every word. One of the few times when he performed w/o any funny stuff & what an impact that single made. 👍❤️❤️❤️

[@mikemiles3077]

I remember that song. He was the best!

[@colleenrogers3512]

I grew up on Country but for him to do a non Country song was mind blowing and that it made it up the Billboard charts to #19 was amazing for a country singer at the time.

[@alanhawkins9478]

Thank God and Greyhound was one of my favorites........

[@dennisbrown1946]

Ah, that song. I still have it in my collection, after all these years. Perhaps it is time to hear it again and see if revisiting is not nostalgic but more a momentful occasion. Roy deserved all the accolades for this song.

[@TomBarber-j4g]

That is a brilliant song. The lyrics are fantastic. Roy Clark was certainly the man.

[@domenicdurante966]

AND...Roy was hilarious in the Beverly Hillbillies television show and on Hee Haw. AND...he charted 50 times with his songs from 1963 to 1989. Just an amazing all around performer.

[@wesleyehowell]

That is one of my favorite performances. I can never get enough of it. Jimmy Henley was incredible on the banjo, and you could see in Roy's face how happy he was giving this young kid his chance. Roy was the best guitarist I've ever seen, playing completely effortlessly, and he was always willing to share the stage with others.

[@AzrealMaximus]

THIS! He never tried hogging the stage.

[@ajaxxus1]

This is actually a TV show called HEE HAW where Roy Clark was a regular, he could play anything with strings and sing but was also a bit of a comedian

[@eadsst1]

It was HIS show. He and Buck Owens were the persons behind this legendary program. It was Country Music meets Laugh-In. Brilliant!

[@steveandtammyb]

I think Hee Haw was one of the longest running shows. My parents watched it every week! I watched it too and liked some of it. Of course, it took many years for me to realize just what a good show it was. I appreciate it much more now!

[@KingGeddii]

Dunno if anyone else posted this, but the fiddle version of OBS is a MAX difficulty piece of violin music. That is to say, stack this up against any, ANY other piece of violin music and it is, at best, as difficult as OBS. It's when Roy really goes to whaling on his fiddle. It happens twice. The first time he's biting his tongue, which is out, in concentration. The second time, you can see him hard gritting his teeth. It's so, so hard be because you have to go from string, to double string, to different string, to double string over and over at a very quick tempo. The rest of the good parts are also in the very hard difficulty. Roy doesn't miss a note. Roy is a candidate for best musician to ever live, and we are fortunate that he lived in modern times so that we have recordings to enjoy for as long as the internet survives, which could be thousands of years. 🤩

[@pklbndt11]

It's a fiddle!

[@juliegreen6727]

​@@pklbndt11fiddle and violin are the same instrument, the only difference being how it's played (sometimes bridge height, which is a personal preference to the one playing)

[@kenholt2487]

Roy also played classical guitar. His performances of "Malagueña" are astounding!

[@jackbelk8527]

He played the small venue at Jackpot, Nevada once a year for several years. He was a mentor to young musicians, a comedian like no other, talent without end. I asked him to sign a guitar for me after the show and he ran off several seconds of "Under the Double Eagle" complimented me for having such a nice guitar and signed the face. Great entertainer that thrilled any crowd and seemed genuinely thrilled to be there.

[@darrinlindsey]

Roy was always happiest when showing off the child prodigies that he would find in his travels. Back then, any child that was into the string instruments, would idolize Roy Clark, Glenn Campbell or Chet Atkins.

[@rickbanet4830]

The little boy's name is Jimmy Henley and, unfortunately, he died of cancer four years ago. What a great talent.

[@DennisGayhart-s3t]

Roy Clark could play anything with strings.

[@Amen.22]

And some things without strings.

[@gusrose62]

He could play anything with “Strang’s”!

[@Shootingstarcomics]

Hee Haw was the greatest show in the history of television.

[@stobbinsboy]

Well, that and Green Acres!

[@kimsloan4652]

It was surely that at my house growing up. Originally it was only on once a week… our special TV night. ;)

[@scottymoore9121]

Yes I agree. I watched this show religiously every Saturday night growing up. Man I miss it

[@mlongval]

This type of talent is possible only when you’re not wasting time on TV, video games, social media or other modern addictions.

[@thecocktailian2091]

No, but I get your point. THAT level of talent is one in 10 million.

[@davemartin349]

Jimmy Hendricks was once asked what it is like being the greatest guitar player in the world and Jimmy's said I don't know you will have to ask Roy Clark

[@Paladin70]

I think you have Jimmy Hendricks confused with Jimi Hendrix.😁😂🤣

[@javablanca547]

Not true, but it shouldve been true

[@Paladin70]

@@javablanca547 If, as the commenter said, they asked Jimmy Hendricks, it could very well be true that Jimmy said that. Now on the other hand, if they asked Jimi Hendrix, it would probably have been a completely different answer. I’ve never even heard of this Jimmy Hendricks guy before.😁

[@javablanca547]

@@Paladin70 same story with various names inserted has been circulating for decades. When someone provides audio, the dispute can be laid to rest. So go get that audio, or get off me.

[@catofthecastle1681]

Jimi did say on Dick Cavett that one of the people he was impressed with was Billy Gibbons! They did some shows together when they both had just gotten to California!

[@johnlove3161]

Both Jimmy and his dad James, playing the rhythm guitar, played in Roy's Band for a number of years.

[@CSF77733]

Roy Clark mentored many people & I haven't ever read a bad word about him. He seemed to get a lot of joy from sharing his craft & helping others. ❤

[@caseyb4425]

I am SO GRATEFUL for growing up immersed in this music. Every family function, every local celebration, and every holiday, there were groups of musicians and singers on front porches, sitting on picnic tables and under shade trees belting out gospel, bluegrass and old country music. Thank You Lord.

[@alaskaboomer6143]

Skilled isn't the correct word for Roy. This man was gifted!

[@mikerobertson4041]

Roy was a musician's musician. He enjoyed what he did, and took great pleasure in the abilities of other musicians. On a different topic, I believe he used the word violin. Incorrect, Roy was playing the fiddle.

[@maryjoleper5767]

The difference between a violin and a fiddle are the way they are played. Orange Blossom Special was a Locomotive. If you listen to the music you hear the train. ❤ Roy was one of the best. Such an artist on any instrument he touched.

[@kimsloan4652]

Roy was exceptional in many ways. One was giving young promising musicians like Jimmy all the exposure he could. And yes, he looked very proud of this young man. You hit that nail on the head. This genre is known as Bluegrass. Roy Clark was a truly great man. Thank you for helping to keep the music and memories alive. 😊

[@thatguyinelnorte]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley (September 2, 1963 - March 22, 2020) was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. As a young boy he met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair and Clark invited him to perform on National television. Sadly, cancer claimed his life at the young age of 56.

[@thatguyinelnorte]

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[@richane22]

I grew up watching Hee Haw. It’s wonderful seeing a new generation introduced to the talent that was Roy Clark. Bless your heart for sharing your exuberance and joy in these performances. 😉

[@joankisloski6972]

I don't think there are many out there today willing to put in the work it takes to be so proficient. It takes dedication & that's rare nowadays.

[@TomBarber-j4g]

It's also not as rewarding as it once was. Today kids make music on their computers and some of those songs make lots of money for them. Yep, it's a shame.

[@412foto]

dude can SLAY anything with strings. insane!!

[@VidarLund-k5q]

His shoes as well? Maybe.

[@oldladylovesBruno]

Wow! I knew he played guitar like a boss, but I didn't know he mastered the fiddle, too. It was amazing! And that kid!!! I heard that banjo is very hard to learn but that kid was phenomenal.

[@jeffking4176]

Must watch “SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS” All 3 are fantastic, but Jonny is really incredible ‼️‼️ 📻🙂

[@dorabusch3893]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. Jimmy met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair, and Clark invited him to perform on National television. Jimmie Henley performed the classic "Orange Blossom Special" on Hee Haw in 1975. He was just 12 years old.

[@reneea.638]

Jimmy Henley also passed away in 2020 from, I believe., Throat cancer

[@bubbleheadray976]

My aunt and uncle saw him in concert. They said he played every instrument onstage, including the horns and drums, like a virtuoso.

[@frankhurst9665]

Roy Clark always had hilarious reactions to other musicians. Roy was the best, but he loved other talented people.

[@robkennedy5401]

There was never anyone better on string instruments than Roy Clark, but as a kid, I remember seeing him appear on a Saturday night country music show, and wound up playing a saxophone, and from I recall, he was just as awesome playing the saxophone as well

[@chickmcgee1000]

I took my six year old daughter to Branson Missouri in the early 90s to visit her grandmother. I had watched Roy, Clark and Buck Owens along with the rest of the Hee Haw cast on Sunday nights as a kid at grandparents. I decided to get us tickets to see Roy’s show, needless to say I learned that evening what a true guitar virtuoso Roy Clark was. We also saw Jim Stafford’s show while we were there. Stafford, like Clark and the great Jerry Reed sort of defined being shoved into a genre. Check out his songs Wild Wood Weed, Cow Patti, and Spiders and Snakes.

[@josephanderson7237]

That was right. And Henley played some technically challenging pieces. Melodics, Scruggs, blues runs. Excellent job.

[@oledahammer8393]

Think about this, he's considered one of the greatest, if not the greatest, guitar players...ever. He can also play banjo with master level expertise.....and the Fiddle (Not the violin in country or bluegrass) with also master level expertise and improvisation. He truly might have been an alien! No normal human could be THAT talented!

[@DuneFreak66]

My Pops LOVED this! I can't hear this and not see him enjoying it. Miss you Daddy. ❤

[@Freeeeeeeedoooooooom]

Hee Haw ! I remember watching this show with my Dad...and the Dolly Parton Show too...good times

[@pbandjamm231]

This meant the whole world to me to see you do this song 🎵... I usto sit and listen to my grandfather play this on fiddle all the time sitting around the campfire... love you and your channel ❤️

[@frankscarborough1428]

Love Roy Clark Roy never minded giving credit to other artists. So many big the spotlight but Roy wasn't that way

[@ErnieB]

Roy played guitars, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, harmonica, trumpet, trombone, drums, and piano. That he'd admit to. He was one of Johnny Carson's favourite guests, even sitting in on drums with the Tonight Show band, and Roy was a recurring guest host, even doing whole-week stints in Johnny's chair.

[@diannaspang51]

In the south, we call it a fiddle, not a violin.

[@MerleSchutz]

When ever Roy was a pickin I was a grinning! Just a good ol boy and a true master of most stringed instruments. One of country's truly greatest musicians.

[@donwilson1625]

If I remember correctly Roy the National Banjo Campion two years in a roll in the late 40’s when he was 9 and 10 whether it was adult or junior I I’m not sure but it doesn’t matter because he could play anything with strings at the highest level and have fun.

[@greggv8]

Did Roy Clark ever compete in the National Oldtime Fiddle Contest in Weiser, Idaho? That's one of the big events for fiddle, along with guitar and banjo.

[@marciaolson4878]

Your reactions are a hoot! Great fun and job! Roy Clark and Jimmy Henley are legends!❤❤❤❤

[@timfreeman3348]

Instrument Roy Clark plays masterful with these just watches, face shell expressions and yes, he has nothing but pure talent on his show

[@VidarLund-k5q]

Many pop and rock musicians look like they're in great pain while playing. Here is genuine joy and happyness.

[@tlgarrison8433]

This is from a country western variety show called Hee Haw. It was Must See TV in my home. It was comedy, music, skits, and a good time. Go find some clips when the whole cast was playing together. There wasn't a person on that set who wasn't a world class musician.

[@kimsloan4652]

Agreed! Even Grandpa Jones who I think was the oldest cast member.

[@edwardallen9866]

I love your reaction to Roy Clark, pure joy.

[@tenerifecats6652]

As a little kid, Roy Clark was always my favorite on Hee Haw! LOL He was the very best musician ever born; BUT you haven't really experienced him until you react to Thank God and Greyhound. LOL

[@steveandtammyb]

😂😂😂

[@mkd6878]

Jimmy Henley was a character. Unfortunately we lost him tto cancer I believe. But he could sure stand up to Roy, huh? 12 y.o. at this time. What a kick!

[@johngulley5396]

You gotta watch more of Roy Clark's stuff. He's fantastic! Glad you "found" him! Good one Michael.

[@BIGREDMAN56]

ROY CLARK IS ACTUALLY A 4TH OR 5TH GENERATION COUSIN OF MINE AND HIS MUSIC AND EXPERT PRECISION VERSATILITY ON ANY STRINGED INSTRUMENT ALWAYS MADE ME SO PROUD A TRULY GREAT MUSICAL COMEDY ARTIST BIG RED

[@leitheparsons1186]

The pure joy on Roy's face early on in this song is pure joy!

[@melissafarmer4149]

What a God Blessed Talent Roy Clark was! ♥️♥️♥️ RIP Angel! 😇

[@corwinchristensen260]

One thing I always appreciated about Roy Clark is that he didn't have to dominate the spotlight. He was willing and often did share it with others. He had that showman's way of bringing out the best in others.

[@CatherineCarr-s4f]

Roy Clark was not only a virtuoso on any striged instrument, he also took pride and joy in someone playing so well.

[@GrammaNay]

I was privileged to grow up watching Hee Haw. Some of their skits were probably a little risqué, but they went over all of us kids' heads while my parents and aunts and uncles would all be laughing. Good memories, thank you.😊

[@roderickburdett-coutts3082]

There’s a video of Roy, Glen Campbell playing Ghost Rider in the sky. It was also from He Haw, 2 masters, harmonizing on guitar, Glen used a really sweet 12 string.

[@ORWELL_USA]

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[@wilkvanburen]

The craziest thing is, very few people reach a level close to virtuoso on a SINGLE instrument; Roy Clark could claim that on at least 3 that we know of, and likely claim better than above-average on many, many more. His fiddle playing, guitar playing and banjo playing were all 3 phenomenal. Next-level skill, and combine that with his humor and the funny things he came up with for skits on Hee-Haw... Truly a one of a kind talent.

[@edcavanaugh9507]

Roy Clark was on The Muppet Show. One of the musical numbers was Rocky Top. On it, he played 4 instruments well, and one badly. It's worth a look.

[@garyr8739]

Yeah, but you can't count the trumpet - it didn't have strings - lmao.

[@rhondaserges5136]

No phones to stare at .. these people grew up in a time without the distractions.

[@ladykoiwolfe]

All the world Is a distraction. Phones are just the newest ones.

[@mobulusmoby3864]

Check out his vocal hit, that he wrote and sang... "Yesterday When I Was Young". A rare Renaissance talent of the 20th Century...

[@eadsst1]

That particular song was written by the great French musician Charles Aznavour, who died in his 90s in 2018. He was a melodic and lyrical genius, at the same level as Roy Clark was an instrumental genius. He is worth checking out.

[@kibblenbits]

I listened to Roy growing up, and he was one of the very best. Had a much older cousin (we called her aunt because of her age), and us kids would go upstairs to a room that was filled with instruments, at her house, and would pick a random one to take downstairs, every time we visited, to see if she could play it (she also had a piano on the main floor that she played). She played every single one, no matter if it was string, wind, or anything else. I remember riding with her to their farm at 100 miles an hour, and her yodeling as she drove. People like Roy Clark and her, were just plain gifted, and loved music so much, they couldn't help but play. RIP Roy Clark, and Wilhelmina Sophia Leusenkamp.

[@Nana-vi4rd]

That kid also played Dueling Banjos with Glen Campbell on his old TV show. He was older but showed he has talent just the same.

[@ednafenton7558]

Jimmy was self taught. We saw this kind of stuff all the time on Hee Haw. Another good clip from Hee Haw is Grandpa Jones & his wife Ramona Jones. I think they played cow bells. It's been a while since I saw it.

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

If I remember right the boy playing the banjo was 12. I watched the show when it aired the first time. It was HeeHaw.

[@lizreynolds4554]

James V. "Jimmy" Henley (September 2, 1963 - March 22, 2020) was an American banjo player who played bluegrass music. He won several banjo contests as a young boy. As a young boy he met country music star Roy Clark at the New Mexico State Fair and Clark invited him to perform on National television. He was 12 in this performance. He and Roy Clark played together for years. Roy could play, sing and he was so funny! He was a Legend, a Giant in Country music.😊

[@scottlaw8990]

I was lucky enough to see Roy Clark live and it was amazing and so fun. He was such a laugh with his zany personality!

[@steve3586rgt]

In case no one else mentioned it, Jimmy Henley won the World Bluegrass Banjo Championship in Memphis, Tennessee when he was ten years old (1973) Roy Clark met him after that and invited him to be on Hee Haw. I love the way Jimmy and Roy are obviously having fun playing with each other (playing in the childhood, non-musical sense of that word). For example, Roy is clowning by doing things like putting on his big bad I'm mad face and staring at the kid, and the kid stares right back, and as Roy looks away Roy momentarily breaks into that big mischievous grin...

[@par500dragon7]

There's a great version of this song with Roy and Johnny Cash. Roy's on the guitar and Cash sings and two-fists two harmonicas. Such consummate performers!

[@boroblueyes]

Some people just have a musical knack. I've known a handful of friends like that. Pick up a trumpet or saxophone, guitar, banjo or piano and in no time you think they've played that instrument for years.

[@danielconley7042]

Your instincts about Roy Clark are correct. Long Live American Bluegrass!!!....and rock-n-roll and country and jazz and blues and motown and hip hop and rap and gospel and folk etc

[@beverlyroyal9838]

Great singing voice also. Serious songs and funny songs. Jimmy Henley performed until he passed in 2020.

[@delbertreno8089]

When you watch him , The absolute joy he has when he is performing! He had talent that was to the next level! He really seemed like a great Person!

[@nancyfarmer4289]

That joy is infectious and is what makes a great performer!

[@keepgrindingup7661]

Roy Clark was such a character I mean if you can't smile ear-to-ear from start to end of this song you are clinically dead

[@chriscr21]

Watching him and others on the Grand Ole Pry growing up in the 80's was an amazing gift that I will never forget. So many amazing comics and musicians.

[@vern1418]

Brother that was awesome great reaction. Wow

[@paulbarnes2752]

Roy Clark was obviously a robot sent from the future to school us on music.

[@healingman5564]

I loved watching Buck Owens and Roy Clark on Hee Haw . Loved their dueling

[@regsun7947]

Love Roy Clark, always a favorite but I also LOVE Buddy Green doing Orange Blossom Special on harmonica.

[@CrissyLynnB]

Roy was never about hogging the limelight. He loved the music!

[@danaarfuso7949]

Roy was great I love listening to him play any instrument but the little boy was something else loved the video 😆😁🎻🎸🎶

[@leovomderlaw]

I grew up on Gene Meade playing his guitar in so many fiddlers conventions and i learned to flat foot to this ❤

[@bradstephens5522]

Lot of musicians love seeing otjers doing things like this. I love watching other guitarists, banjo pickers, and mandolin players. They inspire me to try expanding my horizons on instruments.

[@janmccart-wg8vl]

In Southern Appalachia, lots of kids play. They learn by porch picking with family and friends. Lots of kids play bluegrass where I live.

[@colleenrogers3512]

It's called BlueGrass and you learn from the time you can hold a guitar. If you want to hear good instrumental like that Check out Vaughn Monroes Record Wheels. Country music started from music like this because that's what was usually played on the radio. Good, wholesome, family music by families.

[@timfreeman3348]

So the last video you commented about his facial expressions and how he’s pure art, he plays every instrument it’s not just pure art. He is a savant and yes, watch his face every time he is such a comedian.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

I think you can always tell the best musicians by how they support young musicians.

[@Dixie6716]

Jimmy Henley grew up on the show HEE HAW playing his banjo. That's his dad behind him playing the guitar. He was fortunate that Roy Clark recognized his talent at such an early age and brought him along like he did. And another star was born.

[@flbro]

Time for another Roy Clark "Thank God and Greyhound You're Gone"

[@ChrisLichowicz]

I remember the day The Smothers Brothers got cancelled and replaced by Hee Haw. What makes these people so good is the y really love what they're doing and they know how to do it well.

[@mickaelwilliams6129]

some people have a natural god given talent.....thata roy clark

[@CoCooMa11]

Roy Clark was one of a kind.... It wasn´t that he was trained in all sting instuments, but he could hear the tones.... (not perfect pitch mind you). He could replicate the sound of instruments no matter the string instrument, because his replication hearing...

[@davekramer4266]

Roy Clark was Noted as one of the best Instrumentalist of our time, as he Could & Did play about any kind of music.🎻🪕🎸

[@danielbisping1230]

This kind of playing was very common all the way up to the 90's at least. I played the fiddle at 7 in front of 100s of people at jams. I meet a lot of people that where close to as good as Roy Clark.