Rock & Roll Meets Bluegrass & Bob Dylan. You Ain't Goin Nowhere. The Byrds & Earl Scruggs Circa 1971

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Here is the complete film with so many musical icons - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZ3RlqR5ZdKJqc0

[@lordeagle100]

Good evening to you Sir. Has anyone done an in depth interview with you??. You seem to have had a bit of a storied life!!! Just wondering. Thank you for your content✌️

[@joelhenderson5404]

David thank you very much. I new Earl I've been involved and played bluegrass all my life. Earl was a good and genuine man and he didn't like people being ugly to other people I'm not surprised he didn't like the way you were treated that's Earl. Loved him dearly!

[@Rashmon]

Thank you for this incredible piece of living history.

[@flyoverkid55]

Thanks so much for allowing us [ boomers ] a look back at a moment in time when we believed music could change the world.

[@notEggsLamar]

these are profound insights into the past that are so important, thank you!

[@jiveturkey9993]

"If you were a soul he was going to be a soul right alongside you" That was beautifully put.

[@chrispaul7849]

Exactly, what a class act, earl ... typical spoiled punk/pot head musicians! great video and anecdote.

[@jiveturkey9993]

@@chrispaul7849 they definitely didn't have the maturity and wisdom to live up to their proclaimed philosophy. Not many young people do to be fair to them, however I bet you most of them still don't live up to their philosophy and they're all in their seventies now.

[@5critters]

Yep, I used to be a longhaired hippie type myself, and met so many in that scene who outwardly were into proclaiming the peace - love - equality - working toward utopia idea. But underneath it all, once you really got to know them, they just turned out to be self-centered jerks, no better than anybody else. Fakes, hypocrites, and actors in other words.

[@hivuhomes]

But if you were an ass-soul he would pack up and leave.

[@NavvyMom]

@@hivuhomes LOVED that comment!

[@erichart2093]

Earl was not only incredibly kind but also brave. He was one of the only bluegrass musicians to speak out against the Vietnam War.

[@jeffharrison1277]

That's exactly right,Eric Hart.Alot of folks today probably don't remember that.That damn war sucked.

[@privatedetective6516]

God Bless him for that.

[@JDCUSA]

@Eric Hart Well, I won’t hold that against him.

[@truddy3971]

jetpowercom Just like president trump!

[@bobbywoods684]

@jetpowercom Wonderful. Did you accomplish anything real in your life besides registering decent? You're extremely left then and now displayed by your sly anti-trump reference and anti-trump subscription.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I worked for a sound company in Atlanta and worked with Lester and Earl about 6 or 7 times over a ten year period. Aside from being exceptional gentlemen, they had an amazing ability to remember names of people they had previously worked with. A class act- NO DOUBT.

[@stumped1013]

Crazy how Clarence White's name isn't mentioned in the description or video... Dude is one of the most influential bluegrass guitar pickers ever, died young with limited video footage. Was shocked to see him be in this video yet not be mentioned anywhere.

[@MetalGuru965]

So few people really know about Clarence White. He would have taken his place with the greats had he lived. It was cool to see him playing that B bender Tele.

[@warrenbutterfield4208]

It is amazing how “the white Jimi Hendrix” (Clarence) Gets overlooked a bit in this video’s intro. In the early description I didn’t hear anything about him but recognized him immediately and his terrific skills. He’s certainly an influence on a lot of people who will never come near his level of talent and expression. I believe he was kind of a quiet guy and didn’t draw attention to himself. However Roger McGuinn said after Clarence joined the band all these young guys would come to the shows and lineup over on the side where Clarence was playing… Much like the rest of us all trying to figure out how he was getting those wild notes flying off in different directions at once. He was a pioneer with the B-bender. Jimmy page had one too at least for the first Zepplin album On his Dragon telecaster. The device would react with his second hi string… The ‘B’ When he would push down on the body of the telecaster and it’s strap while playing . It was a mechanical device routed into the guitar to put a defferential stretch on the string…..somewhat like a whammy bar on a pedal steel. You bend notes with your fingers one way the device bends the string another or on its own when open. Little practice and you can do some dramatic beautiful effects with it. ‘Chestnut Mare’ is a good example. If you dig up the Nashville West album by the band of the same name you can hear Clarence early on and get a really good read of where he was going to go with his licks. That’s a terrific record to listen to if you can find it it’s been re-issued. McGuinn seems a little out of it in this video and then you hear maybe the reason why toward the video’s end. I’m sure he has this on his regrets list. He’s not a nasty person but the chemicals were in abundance back then… Just like today… Absolutely to no one’s advantage. I’ll leave it at that. Meanwhile Marty Stuart Now owns the actual telecaster that Clarence had. It was purchased from his wife and estate. For the record Marty Stuart has put it to good use with his extraordinary band and this is a great instance of a legacy instrument falling into the right hands for once. Marty uses it with great respect in his shows and has some flat out tributes to Clarence with it. Get off your butt and go see him if you can.

[@nilsdesperandum]

@@warrenbutterfield4208 I've called my white telecaster Clarence...

[@JWF99]

@@warrenbutterfield4208 Hi Warren, hey "thanks" for sharing the info. I really appreciated learning every bit of that! 👍✌

[@hbwhitmore878]

Also a very early use of the Gene Parsons invented B bender by Clarence

[@firdausHITMAN]

seeing them all sing the chorus to you aint going no where is a thing of beauty. thank you David for bringing it to us. eternally grateful buddy

[@graciescott8034]

Sounds like Earl's attitude was one of quiet dignity...could use more of that today.

[@songwriteramericanfree1957]

This Video MADE MY DAY GREAT AGAIN 😂

[@mikemaxwell1801]

Dignity don't get Instagram likes bro.

[@okcantbelieveit294]

For Paws . You forgot commonsense. It got up and went a long time ago.

[@Rick_Cleland]

Kids have no respect!

[@geraldobrien7323]

Country stars, at least at that time, knew where they came from, and were more down-to-Earth. Rock stars, on the other hand, thought they were God’s gift to humanity.

[@smilingdog2219]

With respect to everyone who was part of this jam, keep in mind this is Davids memories. The point is that there was a collaboration in trying different instruments and styles. Very cool video David and thank you for holding onto to it and sharing it.

[@kylegriffin7872]

Damn, it's good to hear Earl was so kind. True mountain music from an honorable mountain man. Keep it going brother

[@JacquesJakeFrechette]

I think the Sons singing was just fine

[@petperthecommenter3364]

actually I thought it was better then rogers

[@scottmclennan6114]

I agree. I think he sounded great.

[@bradcarroll3719]

For sure! It even complemented Rogers soft, low, rhythm type voice very well. It was probably the fact that it took some of the limelight off of himself for a bit that bothered him.

[@kingarthurup]

An issue of differing styles.

[@younglock5499]

I thought he sounded like Neil Young.

[@mahdesian]

Thank you for your insights and kind words about Earl Scruggs.

[@jgfreer8322]

Earl Scruggs .. a gentle, gentleman - class and pure talent. I’m glad he had your back

[@michaelalbro6856]

A man and his camera, he sure preserved a lot of history.., thank you David!

[@Paul_Wetor]

My best friend in the 1970s was a Bob Dylan fanatic, so we drove 30 miles to see this movie because Dylan was in it. We were disappointed that Dylan was there and gone right after the movie started. But I loved the movie because it introduced me to bluegrass music, and I later bought the soundtrack. It is chock full of great music by legendary performers. Thank you, David Hoffman!

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Paul. We went a long way to film Bob and he sang a song and then just stopped. He was very difficult to work with. No surprise to you I'm sure. Davidoff Mike

[@dianwilson4840]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I thought the mention of Dylan in the title was because he wrote this song, not because he was in the video. I'm sorry the youngster "stars" were rude to you

[@Kelnx]

I got my love for the music from my family. Grandpa used to play sometimes with Bill Monroe and at times Lester and Earl when they all made it into that area of the country. Became a family thing at some point. But I got heavy into punk as a kid between the 80s and 90s and it took me a while to work back to bluegrass and picking up the banjo and haven't put it down since.

[@joecurmaci5880]

I'm coming back to this video again I can't believe you've been and witness the things you have and had the intelligence to document when nobody ever thought of that God bless my friend I love your films

[@SherryHill-k5y]

I LOVED this!! Earl Scruggs was awesome and so was Clarence. Well done David.❤

[@banjosforbreakfast6086]

Not mentioned in the commentary is the great guitarist, Clarence White! At the opening, Clarence is playing Doc Watson’s guitar part to “Nothing to It” from the album, “strictly instrumental“ by Doc Watson, Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs. Then Clarence switched to his famous fender telecaster (now played and loved by Marty Stuart) for “you ain’t going nowhere”. Clarence was the father of Southern Rock and the contemporary bluegrass guitar style we associate with Tony Rice. Clarence’s brother, Roland, at this time, was playing mandolin for Earl’s ex partner, Lester Flatt. It makes me sad that Roger tainted the session so that Earl decided to end it. Just think of the music between the two great masters, Clarence White and Earl Scruggs, that might have been. Thank you for your work as a young man documenting this incredible meeting, and for sharing it with us on KZbin. What a treasure!

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Great comments, Banjo for Breakfast...

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello Banjos how are you doing

[@stratplayr6997]

Great video - interesting note that the Telecaster that Clarence White is playing here is now owned by Marty Stuart - it's his #1 electric guitar. Earl Scruggs' grandson Chris is the current bass player in Marty Stuart's band, The Fabulous Superlatives. Cool how these connections go back many years.

[@petersinger9049]

I'm most impressed of all by David Hoffman's commentary, like a gateway to a whole new world.

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello Peter how are you doing

[@yccmzimmy]

wonderful document! thanks a lot for this share, very rich!

[@chuckw6370]

that was one of the most eloquent & satisfying AND DESERVED "F U 's" delivered 40 years later , I've ever seen. 🖐💌to you and Earl

[@sweettina2]

My two favorite musical worlds just collided! Beautiful! Earl was a good man, known to my family, the salt of the earth. I'm so sorry you were mistreated, but, it's just like divine intervention sent one of their best to stand by you. That itself is as beautiful as the song. God bless you, Mr Hoffman, I love your videos.

[@carolhunt9825]

I have always loved Gary’s voice. It is such a unique and pure sound.

[@davidwilliamsphoto]

I have a feeling that one of the reasons that McGuinn never got anywhere with Sweetheart of the Rodeo was his attitude. This kind of behavior. Only a couple of months after this Earl Scruggs was so impressed by another group of young hippies wanting to connect in Nashville that he introduced them around. That is how the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, a bunch of long haired hippies from the West ended up recording with Doc Watson, Merle Travis, Mother Maybelle Carter, Roy Acuff, and so many more. Without Earl's help that album never happened. Makes you wonder what would have been the fate of the Byrds if they had been a little more humble.

[@f5mando]

@@beaksofeagles Let's also remember Clarence White.

[@larrylevy3962]

One of the great albums: Will the Circle Be UnBroken. Still have my LP.

[@davidwilliamsphoto]

@@larrylevy3962 I have the first Circle album on cassette, vinyl, and CD. My very first CD was the Circle 2 record. So much great music.

[@timhitt9541]

@@larrylevy3962 so they did an entire album together?

[@mickknight6963]

Very possibly the best bluegrass recording ever made, too....."Will The Circle Be Unbroken Vol 1" None better. Have listened to it since its release and it just gets better!

[@georgescarlett2320]

One of the greatest moments of my young life was after seeing my first concert at age 10. Yup, Lester Flatt, Earl Scruggs, and the Foggy Mt. Boys at Jack Witchi's Sportatorium in N. Attleboro Mass. Woooie, what a show! After the crowd had filed out, I was still mesmerized in my seat when a stage hand called out to me, "hey kid, ya wanna meet Earl"? So, naturally I replied, "Earl who"? Then it dawned on me, and I shouted out "You Bet mister". He took me backstage to a dressing room where Earl was showing a young man some Banjo lics. I was seated right in the middle of those Mastertone banjo heads, where I proceeded to enjoy 'Heaven on earth'!!! After about 20 min. or so, a big white hat poked through the door, and under it was Lester Flatt himself! He asked Earl if he was going to the after show party whereupon Earl replied "No Lester, you know I'm not much for that kinda thing", Lester just said "I know Earl, I just had to ask". That was the gentleman he was. By the way, I couldn't help but notice that Earl's hands shook like a leaf until they touched the Banjo. I guess they were so anxious, and full of energy that they just couldn't help it? What a precious memory. Gb g

[@CHRISSLATTERY-i4r]

Lucky you. I'm from Northampton and have seen some good bluegrass band but never great Earl Scruggs

[@banjoist123]

Still amazed that anybody ever got this on film. Thank you so much, David. This is what got me playing 40 years ago.

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello Jim how are you doing

[@TheMick26]

Hey David.🖐 I'm really loving these stories from behind the scenes. We all have the great fortune of you not only being there, back then, to record these true gems doing what they loved doing, but even more so, being here to tell us about it today. Thank you kindly for sharing your treasures with the world, otherwise they would just be beautiful moments lost in time.🙏 Much love and respect from North Carolina. Have a wonderful day, sir.

[@hni7458]

Thank you kindly dear Mr. Hoffman for uploading this historic piece of music, and indeed of kindness between individuals. Well done indeed!

[@dpatrick5164]

It's called Southern Hospitality. You don't ever mistreat a guest. It doesn't matter if he's a pauper or a king. He's got a seat at the table like everybody else.

[@msh6865]

@Roger Edgerton nothing"make believe" about it. If you aren't from the South, you wouldn't understand.

[@Bluebelle51]

@@msh6865 bless his heart

[@msh6865]

@@RedPillSurvival you must have confused the south side of Chicago with the real South. Again, if you aren't from the South you just wouldn't understand.

[@Bluebelle51]

@@RedPillSurvival I never had that trouble

[@msh6865]

@@RedPillSurvival I was born in the south, lived here all my life and wouldn't live anywhere else. Everytime I find myself north of the Ohio River I'm counting the days till I can get home. Where people are friendly and generous, they aren't triggered by every little thing they perceive as a injustice, and common sense is still plentiful.

[@dendijohn]

You can hear everything! It is an EXCELLENT example of recording live acoustic string instruments. The wonderful sweet tone of the instruments and the clarity of the mix blows me away.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you. And we only used a single microphone.

[@williamworrell178]

True. A very strong point about what makes this a gem.

[@randomdestructn]

@@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker I think you're misremembering. There are at least four microphones visible in the recording.

[@barry1705]

Thank you for your recording this. A great piece of music 🎶 history, for the listeners of the future.

[@abidinginchrist3139]

Earl Scruggs was a brilliant & legendary picker but more importantly, he loved the Lord. What a lovely story & amazing footage! Thank you so much!

[@brothersoffaithbluegrassgo598]

Earl was a true master!! I started playing banjo at 50 and I had no clue what I was getting into. I also appreciate Earl's focus on the boys, and his support for you as well. He deserves great credit for that. Thank you David for preserving these videos!!

[@tablature6121]

Have seen the whole movie, Dave, and would highly recommend to anyone interested in the music of that time. Very well done. Your comments about Earl really reinforce my long held opinions of the man -- a true gentleman in every respect, on stage and off. His consideration for his fellow musicians is reflected in his banjo book, where he emphasizes the need for the aspiring banjo picker to always play so as to compliment the other musicians' playing, not compete with it. His stage presence, which he was innately aware of despite no formal training, and his playing reflected that, as well. A most uncommonly generous, humble, and extraordinarily talented man. Thanks for this.

[@bricaaron3978]

*"...where he emphasizes the need for the aspiring banjo picker to always play so as to compliment the other musicians' playing, not compete with it."* I have always understood that this is true for every instrument in a band, including vocals. Great music comes of collaboration, not competition.** ** This is between _band members,_ not between bands.

[@tablature6121]

@@bricaaron3978 True, but a banjo picker most especially needs to be mindful of that fact. The reason is because the inherently loud volume of the banjo can easily overpower that of other instruments, especially in an acoustic string band setting such as in bluegrass bands. That's the reason Earl put great emphasis on it. He also said not to play note for note what others play or sing when it's "their break." Play something complimentary to their break instead, if you play anything at all. He made it analogous to 2 people telling the same story: if they both say the same thing it adds nothing to the story. BUT, if both add their own unique contributions to the story, it makes it all the more interesting.

[@bricaaron3978]

@@tablature6121 You're being more specific. I've never even tried to play a banjo, but what you say makes sense. In other words, what the banjoist strives to do is the opposite of what the bassist and drummer together strive to do.

[@tablature6121]

@@bricaaron3978 You make a great point. While there is usually no drummer in a bluegrass band (yes there have been some, even with Earl when he split with F&S and played with his sons in The Earl Scruggs Revue, and even Raymond Fairchild and the Osborne Brothers, et al.), but it is ALWAYS the bassist who sets the timing and maintains it consistently in a bluegrass band. And it is usually the banjoist, ironically so, that throws everybody's timing off. LOL But only if his playing is off time and loud. Better to play rather subdued than "loud and proud" -- what you're hearing in your head may not be what you think you're playing timing wise--better to listen to what others are playing and play along Played banjo for several years now (played 2 gigs today), and my advice to aspiring banjoists: you will only be "in the spotlight" playing lead about 5 or less percent of the time, the rest spent playing what's known as" backup," i.e., backing up other players when they're in the spotlight. Focus on backup as well as lead, and in that regard, focus on Earl--no one did it better or more tasteful. Thanks for pointing out the banjoist not being responsible for timing in a group setting (responsible for being out of time? OH YEAH!) -- been there, done that. LOL

[@teddy292929]

Hearing how much of a kind man Earl was honestly makes me tear up. An amazing musician and an equally amazing man. I'm so thank full that you share these wonderful stories about each clip, it really adds a beautiful extra layer of context.

[@mtom2237]

I met Earl Scruggs as a ten year old bluegrass fan. He was a fine Southern gentleman with grace and dignity. He was with his sons at the Fillmore West. The generational difference is amazing. These Sixties rebels thought they were so cool throwing off decorum. The truth is they were arrogant and selfish fools. Utah Phillips said great talents no excuse for bad manners. Class act Earl Scruggs. Thank you for this piece of history.

[@bernie4268]

I think this is Almost the best version of this track EVER though the Byrds original off “Sweetheart” is pretty flawless. Thank you Lord for music. It gives us hope in troubled times.

[@paulg444]

you know, thinking about it, this does not surprise me. Young guys become rock stars, they are not grounding in the basics of human decency and they get arrogant and full of themselves. It was more the rule than the exception. The blue grass guys could really play, very talented but most of them, since they really saw very little commercial success, kept themselves grounded in reality. Scruggs had made it big time, but he was that rare soul that could see things clearly. We love you David Hoffman, your life has made a huge difference through all of these videos and the stories behind them.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Paul. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@fernforwood3989]

Paul G You’re making a lot of assumptions based on one guys second hand story about what happened on a day fifty years ago?

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

@@fernforwood3989 Fern: I am a bit confused by your comment. My story is not second-hand. I was there. It's first-hand. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@fernforwood3989]

David Hoffman I was talking about Paul. He only heard what you said. I have to say, for something that happened so long ago, I can’t understand why you would bring it up in public & trash the guy now. My interpretation is that you wanted to point out what a class act Scruggs was, not trash Roger McGuinn. But so many of the comments on here are about trashing McGuinn & many others-just general meanness & spite. It’s been over & done with for a long time. Why not leave it be? Some might call this gossip.

[@MarlonDeanMcQueen]

I know for sure that Clarence White was a humble, sincere man.

[@kenmicallefjazzvinylaudiop6455]

Great story. Thanks for filming it in spite of McQuinn.

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

Thank you for uploading this musical gem, with these musical legends.

[@billmoxon9506]

Wow! Great story! Thanks for both story and video.

[@marktomlin5484]

Just unbelievable the talent . Scruggs was such a gentlemen. A southerner.

[@cockeyedoptimista]

Old school.

[@dejoker3376]

I was around 4 years old when this was filmed but the really cool thing about this is that I know who Earl Scruggs and the Byrds are thanks to my parents.

[@rubensalazar9619]

I was only 6 myself. I remember very well in 1st grade the teacher would wheel in a T.V. and the class would watch the splash down and retrieval of Apollo astronauts. Those 3 gigantic orange and white stripe parachutes were the coolest thing to me.

[@michaela.660]

David Thanks, you salvaged a piece of history that otherwise would have been lost to the hills and your professionalism shows, even through having to deal with the ego and bias. Photography is catching a moment in time !

[@robertking7269]

Thanks for the behind the scene look. I just watched that documentary and you did a fantastic job capturing that spirit you described in Earl and the transition he was taking his career not to forget the service to the history of music you provided. Would love to see the unedited footage before Earl shut it down like a country gentleman.

[@johnny6171]

Great story about a true humanitarian and a gentle person - That's powerful!

[@4acesjackdaniels775]

Clarence you are the GOAT !!! So much talent and so little recognition. RIP Clarence White !!! GOAT!!

[@DonaldTurner]

Thank you so much for sharing these, David.

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello Donald how are you doing

[@maxwellfan55]

Well David the bottom line about all this that you DID manage to get these priceless recordings, however difficult, however intimidating it must have been on occasion. Sure, some folks are uneasy about a camera thrust at them and tragic so much has been missed on that account. But without your persistence and resolve we would never had known the magic of this and all the other great stuff you have recorded. Your praise of Earl Scruggs is spot on, a gentle guy from a humble background who shared his talent to bluegrassers and country players the world over. His very words and advice I pass on to banjo students today, which is....be yourself in music, create your own sound! Sincere thanks, and good job my friend.

[@tylerbrandon460]

Well said.

[@laurielanford1126]

thank you Dave!!

[@bradleyhacker7684]

I feel this would be a good place to add that if this was around 1971 then this would have been a very busy and aggravating time for Roger and his band. Three albums in a little over a year plus touring, honestly i don’t know what you expected

[@Shari225]

@@bradleyhacker7684 Courtesy, for one.

[@dadadrew]

Thank you, David

[@davidsmall7532]

Absolutely FANTAStIC Dave, thank you and god bless you. I agree ; there is never any room for negative, or belittlement of others. i would have done the same thing as Earl!! I wold love to hear more about your time with the masters!! Oh and My name is Dave as well!! Namaste Brother!! Always keep that smile!!!!

[@lordofthemound3890]

The more I hear and read about Earl Scruggs, the more impressed I am. We all know him as a giant of the banjo, but he was also a giant of a man.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

So true in my experience. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@kathyflorcruz552]

What a fantastic story. Thank you, Mr. Hoffman. The music - brought tears to my eyes.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Kathy. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@Turboy65]

This is a remarkable moment of pure musicianship, crossing gaps in ages, styles, and attitudes. Despite all the genres and all the different kinds of instruments in music, ultimately we share the same twelve notes. Amazing things happen when great musicians SHARE them.

[@lonewolf82007]

Wow! Incredible side story and recording! Nice job on that Dylan tune too!

[@j.goebbels2134]

OMG, I don't know how you leave out of the introduction Clarence White, one of the greatest innovators of bluegrass flat top picking (turned rock guitarist for the Byrds) in the history of forever. This music has his signature syncopation style all over it.

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

Wasn't he the guy who rigged up the first b bender

[@j.goebbels2134]

@@blaisemacpherson7637 Yup

[@curbmassa]

@@blaisemacpherson7637 I think it was his idea but it was Gene Parsons who built it for him. `54 Telecaster.

[@broncobrian2344]

@@blaisemacpherson7637Yes the Byrds drummer Gene Parson’s dad was a machinist. Gene did the modifications at the shop. Marty Stuart now owns that B bender. They did a Sweetheart of the rodeo tour a few years back. I saw them in Austin. You can find it on KZbin

[@blaisemacpherson7637]

@@broncobrian2344 90s country owes him a great debt and doesn't even know it.

[@catholic9694]

I'm a Southern Man, 8000miles from the Mexican Border, and I first became acquainted with Earl Scruggs and Lester Flatt around the early 1960's and was influenced enough by Earl to buy my first and only Framus 5 string banjo..I never really got very far with it probably because no one to help me...but 60 years later having played classical guitar and now ukulele, I have renewed my interest of this instrument. I have to agree with many that Earl to me was a quiet, unobtrusive, modest and exceptionally talented gentleman and is sorely missed. His influence in this part of the world can be best demonstrated by this tribute to Earl, who without his influence we would not have had all those years of Bluegrass magic by the Hamilton County Bluegrass Band in NZ who owe their birth to this modest man....kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4uYaquknJt0nqc💚🥝

[@catholic9694]

LYRICS : EARL SCRUGGS TRIBUTE by Paul Trenwith, March 30, 2012 Just a kid when I first heard the banjo, From that day, I loved that crazy sound When Earl Scruggs played the 'Ballad of Jed Clampett", I knew my path in music had been found Chorus: I heard the sound, and I was hooked, hours of practice (that's) what it took Fingers flying, always trying, play my banjo, just like Earl Bluegrass music filled my waking hours, Earl Scruggs playing was magic to my ears. Finger picks and five strings on a banjo, it's been my life for almost fifty years Chorus: I heard the sound, and I was hooked, hours of practice (that's) what it took Fingers flying, always trying, play my banjo, just like Earl Now Earl has gone, I heard the news today, He changed the lives of thousands, just like me; Anyone whoever heard the banjo, can thank Earl Scruggs for his legacy. Chorus: I heard the sound, and I was hooked, hours of practice (that's) what it took Fingers flying, always trying, play my banjo, just like Earl

[@jeniferjackson1454]

Thank you, David for capturing those songs and for your story about Earl Scruggs and his high standards as a human being! Love it.

[@sdubon7800]

Hey Dave...thanks for sharing these priceless films with us! Wow. As another “survivor” of those days., it’s really great to take a backward look via your artistry. I’m glad to know Earl was the bigger man, truly grounded, a mensch, if you will. And recognized this in you. Peace & health to you.

[@va.syndicate2ndam862]

You can find literally anything on KZbin. Love this

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello How are you doing

[@Hive5Bees]

Thank you David - Mr Scruggs was a hero of mine and so thrilled to hear that his conduct was as excellent as his playing

[@LarryPerkins78]

Yes sir, Earl was a fine man indeed...never had a better friend than that one. Thanks so much for sharing this and all your fine work, Mr Hoffman

[@SSHitMan]

Roger was probably just having a bad day. I first saw him play in late 1995 or early 1996, it was a great show. I sent him an email saying how much I liked it (the email address was on his web site) that same night and he actually wrote me back, which I didn't expect at all! And he certainly appreciated the opportunity to play with Earl Scruggs, he's an alumni of the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago and still supports it to this very day. I'm sure Roger regrets how he treated you that day, maybe he'll see this clip and reach out.

[@petesacco3255]

There is no excuse for being rude to a legend like Earl Scruggs

[@timhitt9541]

@@petesacco3255 I dont think he was rude to Earl only the director

[@robertlagan8441]

@@timhitt9541 correct

[@SSHitMan]

@Mr. Vigilante Roger McGuinn of The Byrds.

[@JoeKoOhNo]

I think Roger first learned how to play a banjo and then learned guitar.

[@SovereignEllen]

Wow, a special moment. Glad to hear about Earl Scruggs' support of you.

[@johnjaco5544]

Great video,glad you got it recorded,it was worth it.

[@RUNNOFT71]

I come back to this video about once a month. I just love the music these boys are making!

[@passionforlust]

Earl was class and I can accept everything you said as truth. Thanks for capturing a wonderful moment in time. As for the Byrd's bad behavior, while their music may be very good, they themselves are lacking in way what you and Earl have so clearly, thanks again!

[@Mrsournotes]

Thanks for the video. Big Earl fan and Byrds too. I see one of my favorite flatpickers, Clarence White picking the electric.

[@GodseyKnives]

Mr. Scruggs was proud of his sons you could see it in his face while they were playing.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

So true. David Hoffman - filmmaker

[@angusgale2522]

David Hoffman I actually thought Gary’s singing was fine. Maybe my ear is off.

[@1LOCKNLOAD]

@Angus Gale I thought it was fine too. Whether it was or not, he's young and trying to make it as Roger was at some point. At times you could see Roger cut his eyes toward Gary with what looked like total disdain. I hope Roger was stoned out of his mind, because that kind of treatment is uncalled for by anyone with a clear head.

[@drivinsouth651]

@@1LOCKNLOAD Strungout drug addicts are usually @$$#*!e$!

[@rickeybullington68]

Yes he was .

[@Brockspapa]

Another fantastic short film. Loved it. Don't care for disrespect or rudeness either. I'm an old North Carolina boy.

[@DavidHoffmanFilmmaker]

Thank you Bob for your comment. If your resources allow, I would sure appreciate your using the THANKS button under any of my videos including the one you have commented on. It is something new that KZbin is beta testing and would mean a great deal for my continuing efforts. David Hoffman filmmaker

[@jenniegem5338]

I love that story. I appreciate when people stick up for what is right !

[@jeloeb]

Thank you. Another fantastic clip from that great documentary on Earl Scruggs. You Ain’t Going Nowhere is a classic cut - and Clarence White is playing his b-bender guitar for that cool sound. Which reminds me - Clarence White!!! A master taken away from us way too soon. I love the first tune, Nothing To It, where we get to hear some great pickin’. Clarence is out of the shot for quite a bit but It sounds like he took one of the leads.

[@pamr4040]

I had the Earl Scruggs Revue album, "Live at Kansas State" when it came out, with this song included on it. I loved their version, along with all the other songs on that album. Earl and his boys were/are impressive instrumentalists as well as vocalists...🧡

[@mikebanks4935]

Earl was just country folk. I got to see him once, and that was a privilege.

[@lydiaanderson3462]

@Hello Mike how are you doing

[@joecurmaci5880]

I'm glad I watch this video again we're true men stood up for what was right we don't have that anymore

[@SR-jd6qe]

What a legacy they left us. Clarence White and Earl Scruggs.

[@kupsingh]

Great footage, truly amazing musicians! Despite getting treated like crap by Roger McGuinn, you managed to capture a great musical moment.

[@timhitt9541]

but he thanks him at the end.

[@stevejohnson4127]

Thanks David! It's always great to hear the story behind the music when these events happen!

[@Pauleh123]

Earl is one of the greatest musicians of all time, and great recording! Thanks you for sharing this with us

[@b.abrackus6403]

There is a difference between being "famous" and being Great.... Earl Scruggs was both...thanks for showing Love and Respect for David when this was being filmed! I have no doubt it was a way of life for him and his son Randy.

[@talon2pro]

The music is PURE American folk music, played by good folks!

[@josephanderson7237]

A very special documentary. Thanks for doing this. I’ve listened to the sound track of this documentary hundreds of times. Love it.

[@chrisbarnes8867]

“Well Dave, Isn’t it about time for lunch”

[@burdettward8605]

I love that!

[@squareonere-run1583]

I saw just now that you quoted the same words as I. In saying as much, Earl showed what "cool" really is.

[@infiad1275]

I wonder where they actually went for lunch? So much good food in NC. Sorry, I'm hungry. :)

[@davidbresett2098]

Priceless.

[@CHRISSLATTERY-i4r]

catfish, pulled pork, sweet tea and Columbian Gold

[@davidedgar2818]

This is a priceless piece of music history, THANKS✨✨✨✨🌟

[@thomasromano9321]

A great melding of generations, folk rock and bluegrass melding, and it sounds GREAT!!

[@LindaCasey]

As an old hippie musician myself, I thoroughly enjoyed this jam session. Thank you very much.

[@timhitt9541]

Old hippies never die they just trip away...

[@AgentZ7]

A rare spectacle into histories seemingly lost moments.

[@ironseabeelost1140]

When I wish to see how we were at another time, Some will hate me for saying this, look at the Library of Congress. They've been sending knowledgeable people for over a hundred years record, photograph, interview the people of this land and us.

[@rundbaum]

makes me think of what the experience was like being there & i can hear the extension in their music . . .

[@steveg219]

Thank you David- your content continues to surprise and delight!

[@boomer99kay]

I grew up and live now just a couple of miles from where Earl was born and raised. There is also the Earl Scruggs center in nearby Shelby NC. Lots of old memorabilia there. Thanks for sharing this historically important video.

[@Paleoman]

True gentlemen. Earl and his sons were a class act. The guy from the B irds was and is a pompus ass. He was consumed b y stardom and had an ego that was unmnatched. Thank you for posting this film, what a priceless gem.

[@davidedgar2818]

This has a great meaning to me. I knew a sound tech that worked for the Byrds. I also have a great respect for Earl Scruggs too , he had music in his heart. It was felt by so many people.

[@x0thorn0x]

Thank YOU for sharing your memories, recordings and perspective. You are a goldmine. I hope others see it’s value as well.

[@JanJohanssonmusic]

Thanks, for having documented so many aspects of history during your career - your body of work is monumental and of highest importance for the understanding of our history. It breaks my heart that Clarence White - who was killed the following year at age 29 - was not mentioned in this clip. As usual, when it comes to the Byrds, Roger McGuinn is the one getting the most attention while the vastly superior musician, Clarence White, is totally ignored. He is one of the most influential guitarists we have ever seen both in bluegrass and country rock... CW is as legendary among Telecaster players as he is in Bluegrass music and although it's almost half a century since his death, his recordings continue to inspire a world-wide audience... Doc Watson and a teenaged Clarence had first met in the early 60's at the Ashgrove in LA. There are some recordings of the two from Newport Folk Festival 1964 on Doc Watson's Treasure Untold on the Vanguard label.

[@TimothyThompson-y1z]

Can’t imagine being in a room with roger mcguin and david crosby ouch!

[@kaleidoscope8743]

Thank you for the commentary on the end. Earl Scruggs was loved by everyone in the South. And frankly he is a good example of how most southerners are. Unassuming and full of godly humility.

[@laurencopenhaver5366]

Earl Scruggs 12 notes a second. Nuff said

[@davidchase-lopes8413]

This a great clip. Part of that Byrds' line up features Clarence White, himself a bluegrass ace. Hé sadly passed away about two years later. Thank you for sharing ! Also wonderful to see Roger McGuinn playing his 12-string Rickenbacker 370.

[@granada025]

I would like to have seen Clarence get a shot at lead on this.

[@MrPhilfridge]

Clarence was posthumously elected to the Bluegrass Hall of Fame in 2016. He deserved that as much as anyone seen here.

[@jamestalley2838]

Those days and that type of talent we shall never see again.

[@rogerfarraghersr1884]

. . It's there; but, "it's just around the corner", if you can find it ?

[@douglashall2141]

God bless Earl Scruggs, and God bless you sir as well and thank you so much for this video. It would have been lost to history had you not done this. And every human beings deserve love and respect. Yes I did just subscribe. And I don't think I'm going to regret it at all.