Old-Time Conversation Interview With Clifton Hicks

[@sventopia]

Clifton Hicks is a national treasure.

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

Living legend....a great American

[@huliniswhoiam]

Except for the racism....

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

​@@huliniswhoiamI have watched a lot of his videos, can't say I've detected any racism. In fact, he has not only recognised the origins of the instrument, but has feted the black contributors. It's a loaded word, and thrown around casually. I cannot accept it from what I've seen.

[@huliniswhoiam]

@@digitaldemocracyai-rob The interaction didn't happen to me personally but talk to Rachel Dunway. She's a young banjo player

[@digitaldemocracyai-rob]

@@huliniswhoiam I don't know Mr. Hicks. But he has promoted black artists such as Dink Roberts on his channel, and placed black artists at the forefront of banjo evolution. He is friends with Blind Boy Paxton which speaks volumes. A single incident that you heard second hand has permitted you to label the man, a racist? Are you out of your mind? Not only that, you decide to tarnish him on a public platform and mention the girl's name to boot? What's wrong with you?

[@DylanKDowd]

This was a great look at Cliftons real character. Thank you 👍

[@chris9l913]

You're Welcome!

[@cathytai]

Yes, I agree completely with your assessment. I'd actually love to learn more about the history of the banjo including its African roots. I am going down the the rabbit hole with banjo lol . Thank you ❤️

[@Shibacki]

This was a great watch. Thank you for making this.

[@Townes.VanZandt]

Awesome interview. Clifton has really done a alot for banjo, especially with the younger crowd I think.

[@samcowell5465]

yep, picked up a banjo because of him and started learning how to play…yesterday!

[@Bokescreek]

Yes indeed, but not the younger crowd only: I'm an old guy who's been playing for 50 years, and Clifton has done a lot for me, too! He's not only a fine picker and singer, but a great alternative voice to the politico and the fiddle-tune-only crowds that sometimes make the rest of us feel out of place in oldtime circles.

[@donaldcoakley9368]

Clifton your passion has rubbed off on me. I'm just learning to play banjo at the age 61. I've built 2 mountain banjos and I'm currently working on my first hexagon banjo. I've watched your video several times along the way. To keep the built going in the right direction. Your knowledge of banjo history it amazing. Thank you so much. Keep up the good work.

[@javierpenaespinoza]

banjo fan from now on, thanks Clifton, cheers from Chile.

[@bryanlentz7160]

He is doing A LOT for interest in the banjo!

[@jacobwilliams676]

I think i found clifton through a youtube search for a classical song called “come sweet death” and i found “o, death” I love his stuff. Loved this even more. I hope to carry on the history of stringed instruments in appalachia myself.

[@jarslanian]

Thank you so much for keeping this incredible music alive.

[@itsobvious5835]

Just came across this now. It gives an inside look at his life. A unique perspective not seen before. Thanks for putting it out here. Clifton has been an enormous influence on my banjo playing. I even searched out an 1888 Luscomb because he has one and I like the sound.

[@balahonblues]

A very interesting and motivating interview!

[@NathanaelFosaaen]

I went to college with him. We had field school together.

[@bingbong8649]

How was it

[@NathanaelFosaaen]

@@bingbong8649 we had a grand time!

[@jethrobodine4638]

great video, cool to hear where Clifton comes from and his inspiration for the banjo. i love history and old time music. i am new to playing the banjo and not very good but i am determined to learn as much as i can and enjoy the journey.

[@ladyladylady1162]

Hey! As a banjo lover but not so good at it, and not knowing as much as I would like, but seeing someone like you Mr. Clifton Hicks, gives me inpisration to wanna continue to explore and build my banjo knowledge. And I love your influences ! Thanks for this interview and thanks for your enthusiasm in banjo efficacy!

[@Weymann63]

Great interview, fascinating story.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

I don't know what it is, but I love that archaic banjo sound too. Its like something that goes way back into the depths of time. I wonder when Clifton lived in Savannah. I lived there for a number of years but it sounds like he lived there after I had left.

[@dougswope8408]

As I am a banjo lover, I really enjoy your videos. I noticed that view of you playing show a mountain dulcimer on the wall. Do you play dulcimer also and if so I would love to hear it.

[@anthonywyndham1996]

My new favourite doco. ♥️

[@rondelby2482]

I love the house there. Great singing and playing.

[@drewby613]

This answers a lot of questions I've had, watching your videos for some time now. You were heading this way the whole time, it just took the road a while to straighten out. Keep up the fantastic and inspiring work!

[@cowboy6591]

At 17:40, you where touching on "Metaphysics energies" which is a deeper scientific approach to spirituality. One of my favorite studies.

[@Henry_Martin_Taylor]

That's so true - The poetry is more important than the music. Some might play the banjo or guitar very simple ore reduced, but the people listen first to the lyrics.

[@tHEdANKcRUSADER]

Mississippi Fred McDowell was great at making his guitar echo what he said.

[@billynomates920]

still smiling at those lyrics

[@Yeastextract]

Excellent and informative, thank you

[@LAURISDIYCHANNELTV]

Thanks for the interview, this was very interesting!

[@antoniotabboterrorist5992]

THIS WAS BRILLIANT, THANKYOU,

[@vinsamson8061]

Well Clifton what a fabulous watch that was! Can’t believe I havnt stumbled across this video before now! All the best and have a sweet Christmas over there in USA🪕🍺

[@russellsmith3567]

Clifton Hicks is a modern day Alan Lomax.

[@lonniemcfaul7985]

I would like to learn how to play like you

[@charlenekendall913]

You and only you have connected me with my past. I born in Gassaway, WV. My Gramma I remember dipped snuff. I wish I could go back and fishing Birch River. But my married life has not been my history. I played dulcimer, now strumstick.

[@jordanaraujo2579]

I didn't think this guy could get any cooler. I was wrong.

[@strydyrhellzrydyr1345]

Wait... Is this his channel... Or a interview feom somewhere else

[@huliniswhoiam]

People reading this please do more research on Clifton. Yes he is a talented player but he is not really a great person....

[@chris9l913]

Shut up

[@PuritanWorkhorse]

Clifton has been the target of hyper-sensitive hipsters who get sunburned on overcast days. Hearsay and malicious misinterpretation have been furthering this hysteria virus. Don't spread it around.

[@huliniswhoiam]

@@PuritanWorkhorse I talked to someone who knew first hand what happened... It's not being overly sensitive. He made some comments to some black girls

[@chris9l913]

⁠@@huliniswhoiami personally know clif and can say that is false

[@chris9l913]

People sure like to try and ruin his reputation a whole lot because he has different political views that doesnt fit the oldtime scene, all it is is he said/she said bullcrap